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

The extension of the interim order is justified due to the seriousness of the allegations, the respondent's absence, and the public interest in proceeding with the disciplinary case.

Parties: Claimant: Nursing & Midwifery Council; Defendant: Steadman
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 27 March 2012
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Interim Orders, Disciplinary Proceedings

Administrative Law Professional Regulation Extension of Time Interim Orders Disciplinary Proceedings

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Parties

Nursing & Midwifery Council

Claimant

Steadman

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether an extension of time for an interim order should be granted in disciplinary proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim order is justified due to the seriousness of the allegations, the respondent's absence, and the public interest in proceeding with the disciplinary case.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

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