Social Work England v Susan Hunn

Social Work England v Susan Hunn

The extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order is justified and necessary for public protection and public interest, outweighing any prejudice to the defendant, given the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing regulatory process.

Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Susan Hunn
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Administrative Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order, Public Protection, Procedural Fairness
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order Public Protection Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Susan Hunn

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Administrative Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order is necessary for public protection and public interest
  2. 2 Whether the procedural requirements for extension have been met

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order is justified and necessary for public protection and public interest, outweighing any prejudice to the defendant, given the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing regulatory process.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • The Interim Order made on 30 April 2021 and extended on 25 October 2022 is extended by 9 months until 27 July 2024.
  • The Interim Order shall be reviewed in accordance with Schedule 2 Part 4 Paragraph 14(1) to the Social Workers Regulations 2018.