Health and Care Professions Council v Dabi

An extension of an interim suspension order may be granted where the court is satisfied that the applicable criteria for continuation of the order are met. The court may rely on appropriate supporting evidence and the material presented by the applicant.

The Health and Care Professions Council applied for a further extension of an interim suspension order imposed by its appropriate committee. Previous reviews had concluded that continuation was justified. The respondent did not attend or appear. The court considered supporting evidence and the applicant’s written submissions.

1. The application for a further extension of the interim suspension order was granted.
2. The court had received appropriate supporting evidence, including a witness statement dated 14 August 2017, and had considered the applicant’s skeleton argument.
3. The court was completely satisfied that the criteria for extending the order were met.
4. The draft order was approved and made.