Nursing & Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Steadman [2012] EWHC 1030 (Admin) (27 March 2012)

The extension of the interim order is justified due to the seriousness of the allegations (theft of drugs by a nurse), the public interest, and the respondent's failure to attend hearings.

Citation: [2012] EWHC 1030 (Admin)
Parties: Claimant: Nursing & Midwifery Council; Defendant: Steadman
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 27 March 2012
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Order
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Interim Order, Disciplinary Proceedings, Public Interest

Administrative Law Professional Regulation Extension of Interim Order Disciplinary Proceedings Public Interest

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Parties

Nursing & Midwifery Council

Claimant

Steadman

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether to grant an extension of the interim order in disciplinary proceedings against a nurse

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim order is justified due to the seriousness of the allegations (theft of drugs by a nurse), the public interest, and the respondent's failure to attend hearings.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Extension of interim order for three months
No order as to costs