Part A: Considering interim orders
Introduction
- The purpose of this Part of Section two: IOT hearings is to support fair and consistent decision making by tribunals in relation to whether an interim order is needed and where it is, what the proportionate order is. It applies to interim order tribunals (IOTs) and also medical practitioners tribunals (MPTs), where the MPT is considering imposing an interim order during a hearing that is being held to determine an allegation that a doctor’s fitness to practise is impaired.
- The process for considering an interim order that a tribunal should follow is illustrated in the diagram below.
- Whilst the diagram represents each key consideration for the tribunal as a step, in practice the parties will submit evidence and make one set of submissions on whether it is necessary to make an interim order and if so, the type and length. Having then considered all relevant matters, the tribunal will provide one written decision.
