Nursing & Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Singleton [2011] EWHC 2053 (Admin) (19 July 2011)

Nursing & Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Singleton [2011] EWHC 2053 (Admin) (19 July 2011)

Given the seriousness of the allegations of dishonesty and the potential risk to patients, an extension of the interim suspension order is necessary to protect the public and maintain public confidence until the conclusion of the proceedings.

Citation
[2011] EWHC 2053 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Nursing & Midwifery Council; Defendant: Singleton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Dishonesty, Misconduct
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Dishonesty Misconduct

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Parties

Nursing & Midwifery Council

Claimant

Singleton

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an extension of the interim suspension order is necessary for the protection of the public and in the public interest

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the allegations of dishonesty and the potential risk to patients, an extension of the interim suspension order is necessary to protect the public and maintain public confidence until the conclusion of the proceedings.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Extension of the interim suspension order for six months from 20 July 2011