The Nursing and Midwifery Council v Sargeant [2010] EWHC 434 (Admin) (18 February 2010)

The court granted a further 6-month extension of the interim suspension order, emphasizing that further delays would not be tolerated without very good reason, given the already excessive delay since 2007.

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Citation: [2010] EWHC 434 (Admin)
Parties: Claimant: The Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Sargeant
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 18 February 2010
Procedural Posture: Administrative / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome: Interim suspension order extended for 6 months until 19 August 2010.
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Delay in Disciplinary Proceedings, Extension of Orders

Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Delay in Disciplinary Proceedings Extension of Orders

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Parties

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Sargeant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Administrative / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the interim suspension order should be extended given the delay in proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Interim suspension order extended for 6 months until 19 August 2010.

Orders

Extension of interim suspension order until 19 August 2010.

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