Adelaide Arkorful v Social Work England
The appeal is dismissed because the findings of fact cannot be revisited at review hearings, the appellant failed to demonstrate insight or remediation, references lacked awareness of regulatory proceedings, and the extension of the suspension order was necessary and proportionate to protect the public and maintain confidence in the profession.
- Parties
- Claimant: Adelaide Arkorful; Defendant: Social Work England
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 13 June 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Statutory Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Extension of Suspension Order
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Fitness to Practise, Suspension Order, Remediation, Insight, Proportionality of Sanction, Review Hearings
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Parties
Adelaide Arkorful
Claimant
Social Work England
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Statutory Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Extension of Suspension Order
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the findings of fact by the Original Panel were wrong
- 2 Whether the extension of the suspension order was unnecessary and disproportionate
Ratio Decidendi
The appeal is dismissed because the findings of fact cannot be revisited at review hearings, the appellant failed to demonstrate insight or remediation, references lacked awareness of regulatory proceedings, and the extension of the suspension order was necessary and proportionate to protect the public and maintain confidence in the profession.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Suspension order extended for six months
- Costs submissions to be filed in writing within specified timelines
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