Nursing and Midwifery Council v Keseke

MR JUSTICE WYN WILLIAMS: In this case an interim order was first made on 13 October 2010. That was an interim suspension order. Over time, the order has been varied so as to become an interim conditions of practice order. The most recent review, which took place no more than a few week ago, "imposed" upon the applicant an interim conditions of practice order and it is, in effect, that order which is now sought to be extend by order of this court.

The disciplinary process involving the respondent is moving toward fruition. There are two further hearings scheduled for 5 and 19 November. On that basis I am satisfied that it is appropriate to extend the order for the period sought, namely for a period of 3 months. Accordingly, the order is extended to 4.00 pm on 11 January 2013.

MR DOOLEY: I am grateful, my Lord. My Lord, I am hesitant to interject but I believe your Lordship may have said that this was originally an interim suspension order. I believe it was conditions in the first instance. Nothing would turn on it.

MR JUSTICE WYN WILLIAMS: I am only going from your introduction in the skeleton argument.

MR DOOLEY: My Lord, that is entirely my fault. I do apologise. That is my mistake entirely, my Lord.

MR JUSTICE WYN WILLIAMS: For the avoidance of doubt, the initial order imposed upon the respondent was an interim conditions of practice order, although, as I understand it, in the period since October 2010 the respondent has been subject to an interim suspension order.

MR DOOLEY: I am very grateful, my Lord. I do apologise for the error.

MR JUSTICE WYN WILLIAMS: That is all right. Thank you very much.