Nursing and Midwifery Council v Walker

The extension of the interim suspension order is appropriate and necessary for the protection of the public given the seriousness of the allegations and ongoing investigation delays.

Parties: Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Walker
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 15 August 2012
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Disciplinary Proceedings, Healthcare Regulation

Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Disciplinary Proceedings Healthcare Regulation

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Walker

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the interim suspension order should be extended for a further 12 months under Article 31(8) of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order is appropriate and necessary for the protection of the public given the seriousness of the allegations and ongoing investigation delays.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Interim suspension order extended for a further 12 months