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Interim measures tribunal hearings

Step 1: decide if the test for imposing an interim measure is met

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Deciding if the test for imposing an interim measure is met

  1. At an interim measure tribunal (IMT) hearing, the IMT is not making findings of fact, resolving disputes of fact, or deciding whether the PA or AA’s fitness to practise is impaired. The role of the IMT is to consider the information referred to it and assess whether there is a risk arising from that information that means it’s necessary to take interim action on the PA or AA’s registration.

  2. However, during an associates tribunals (AT) hearing, the AT may have already heard evidence or made factual findings at the point they are considering whether the test for imposing an interim measure is met. The need for an interim measure should be assessed by considering all relevant information, including information arising from the specific stage of the hearing that the case has reached.

  3. When considering whether the test for imposing an interim measure is met, the tribunal should consider any submissions received from the parties on the question of whether, given the circumstances of the case, it is necessary for the tribunal to impose a measure.

  4. Whether an interim measure is needed will depend on the individual circumstances of the case and is a matter for the tribunal’s judgment. The tribunal should provide reasons for their decision, and in doing so explain how it relates to any submissions made by the parties.