Social Work England v Hunn [2023] EWHC 2609 (Admin) (19 October 2023)

Social Work England v Hunn [2023] EWHC 2609 (Admin) (19 October 2023)

The extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order for 9 months is necessary and justified for the protection of the public and public interest, outweighing any prejudice to the defendant, given the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing regulatory process.

Citation
[2023] EWHC 2609 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Susan Hunn
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 October 2023
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Regulatory Extension Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Conditions of Practice Order, Extension of Interim Orders, Social Workers Regulations 2018, Open Justice, Procedural Fairness
Administrative Law Regulatory Law Interim Conditions of Practice Order Extension of Interim Orders Social Workers Regulations 2018 Open Justice Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Susan Hunn

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Regulatory Extension Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order is necessary for the protection of the public and public interest
  2. 2 Whether the prejudice to the defendant is outweighed by public interest imperatives
  3. 3 Whether procedural fairness and open justice requirements are met

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order for 9 months is necessary and justified for the protection of the public 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.