The care worker’s appeal failed. The system for disciplining care workers and placing them on lists was required to be human rights compliant. Lord Justice May said: ‘There is an obvious and unchallenged public interest in having an appropriate system for protecting vulnerable adults and children from the risk of harm from unsuitable carers. It … Continue reading Regina (Wright) v Secretary of State for Health: CA 2 Jan 2008

The court was asked whether in a complaint under the Act, conduct before the Act could be considered. Held: The Tribunal could rely on misconduct which had taken place, or the relevant provider’s opinion had been formed, before the commencement of the Act. Stanley Burnton J said: ‘If the 2000 Act operates unfairly, the court … Continue reading Regina (Wright) v Secretary of State for Health: QBD 2008