Nursing and Midwifery Council v Richards [2014] EWHC 3941 (Admin) (31 October 2014)

Nursing and Midwifery Council v Richards [2014] EWHC 3941 (Admin) (31 October 2014)

Given the gravity of the allegations, seriousness of risk to patients, lack of prejudice to the respondent, and the respondent's consent, the extension of the interim suspension order is justified.

Citation
[2014] EWHC 3941 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Respondent: Richards
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 October 2014
Procedural Posture
Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Determination of Extension Application
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension Orders, Professional Misconduct, Regulatory Investigations
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Orders Professional Misconduct Regulatory Investigations

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Richards

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Determination of Extension Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against the respondent under Article 31(8) of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

Ratio Decidendi

Given the gravity of the allegations, seriousness of risk to patients, lack of prejudice to the respondent, and the respondent's consent, the extension of the interim suspension order is justified.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended until 4 pm on 1 August 2015