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

Given the seriousness of the allegations, the respondent's admission, and the need to protect the public, it is necessary to extend the interim suspension order for six months from 20 July 2011.

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 in Professional Practice

Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Dishonesty in Professional Practice

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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 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against the respondent for a further six months
2 Whether such extension is necessary for the protection of the public and in the public interest

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the allegations, the respondent's admission, and the need to protect the public, it is necessary to extend the interim suspension order for six months from 20 July 2011.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

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