Social Work England v Peter Charles Fletcher

Social Work England v Peter Charles Fletcher

The extension of the Interim Suspension Order for 14 months is necessary and proportionate for public protection and public confidence, given the nature of the allegations and the defendant's position. The order for notice to parties before non-party access to documents is justified due to the presence of sensitive health information.

Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Peter Charles Fletcher
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension Order, Public Protection, Fitness to Practise, Open Justice, Access to Court Documents
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Order Public Protection Fitness to Practise Open Justice Access to Court Documents

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Peter Charles Fletcher

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a 14-month extension of the Interim Suspension Order is necessary for public protection and public confidence
  2. 2 Whether the application should proceed in the absence of the defendant
  3. 3 Whether parties should be notified of non-party applications for court documents under CPR 5.4C

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the Interim Suspension Order for 14 months is necessary and proportionate for public protection and public confidence, given the nature of the allegations and the defendant's position. The order for notice to parties before non-party access to documents is justified due to the presence of sensitive health information.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • The Interim Suspension Order is extended by 14 months until 15 December 2024.
  • The Interim Order shall be reviewed in accordance with Schedule 2 Part 4 Paragraph 14(1) to the Social Workers Regulations 2018.