Nursing & Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Smith

Nursing & Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Smith

The court found that, based on the information provided, it was necessary to continue the suspension for public protection, but imposed a shorter extension of six months to allow for review and ensure proceedings are conducted expeditiously.

Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Shan Amanda Smith
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 October 2010
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Application granted in part
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Public Protection

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Shan Amanda Smith

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

  1. 1 Whether the interim suspension order should be extended
  2. 2 Whether the extension is necessary for public protection or in the public interest

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that, based on the information provided, it was necessary to continue the suspension for public protection, but imposed a shorter extension of six months to allow for review and ensure proceedings are conducted expeditiously.

Court Disposition

Application granted in part

Orders

  • Suspension of Shan Amanda Smith extended for six months from the expiry date of the previous order