The Nursing and Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Overton [2012] EWHC 2378 (Admin) (25 July 2012)

The Nursing and Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Overton [2012] EWHC 2378 (Admin) (25 July 2012)

Given the serious nature of the complaints, the lack of engagement by the respondent, and the ongoing risk to the public, an extension of the interim suspension order is justified.

Citation
[2012] EWHC 2378 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: The Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Overton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension Order, Extension of Order, Regulation of Nurses and Midwives
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Order Extension of Order Regulation of Nurses and Midwives

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Parties

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Overton

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an extension of the interim suspension order is justified under article 31(8) of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

Ratio Decidendi

Given the serious nature of the complaints, the lack of engagement by the respondent, and the ongoing risk to the public, an extension of the interim suspension order is justified.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • The interim suspension order made on 4 February 2011 is extended for a period of 6 months, up to 2 February 2013.