Social Work England v Roy Reid

Social Work England v Roy Reid

It is necessary and proportionate to continue the interim suspension order for 12 months due to the gravity of the allegations, ongoing criminal proceedings, and the need to protect the public and maintain professional confidence. The regulator is justified in deferring its own investigation until the criminal process concludes.

Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Roy Reid
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 June 2021
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension Orders, Professional Regulation, Open Justice, Public Interest, Criminal Proceedings Impact on Regulatory Action
Administrative Law Regulatory Law Interim Suspension Orders Professional Regulation Open Justice Public Interest Criminal Proceedings Impact on Regulatory Action

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Roy Reid

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is necessary and proportionate to extend the interim suspension order for 12 months
  2. 2 Whether the regulator should pursue its own investigation parallel to police investigation
  3. 3 Whether open justice requires any anonymity or private hearing

Ratio Decidendi

It is necessary and proportionate to continue the interim suspension order for 12 months due to the gravity of the allegations, ongoing criminal proceedings, and the need to protect the public and maintain professional confidence. The regulator is justified in deferring its own investigation until the criminal process concludes.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended by 12 months until 12 June 2022
  • Order to be reviewed by Claimant’s adjudicators in accordance with Schedule 2 paragraph 14(1) to the Social Workers Regulations 2018