Nursing and Midwifery Council v Drew

The extension of the interim suspension order for ten months is appropriate given the delay in proceedings, the upcoming hearing, and the lack of opposition from the respondent.

Parties: Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Rebecca Jane Drew
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 02 March 2012
Procedural Posture: Application / Interim Order Extension
Outcome: interim suspension order extended
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Disciplinary Proceedings, Extension of Order

Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Disciplinary Proceedings Extension of Order

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Rebecca Jane Drew

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application / Interim Order Extension

Legal Issues

1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order for ten months under article 31(8) of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order for ten months is appropriate given the delay in proceedings, the upcoming hearing, and the lack of opposition from the respondent.

Court Disposition

interim suspension order extended

Orders

Interim suspension order extended for ten months until 5 January 2013.
No order as to costs.