Perry v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2012] EWHC 2275

Following his summary dismissal for gross misconduct after an allegation of inappropriate behaviour towards a client, the applicant‟s registration as a mental health nurse was suspended by the respondent by means of an interim order imposed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The respondent informed the appellant by letter that an allegation that his fitness to practice as a nurse was impaired had been received by its Investigating Committee. The letter further informed him that an interim orders hearing would be held, pending a decision as to whether he had a case to answer. The letter explained that the interim orders hearing could either impose