If a nearest relative gives notice of their intention to discharge their relative and the RC completes the barring certificate can the NR then withdraw their notice. Thanks

Hi Catherine It can only be withdrawn prior to the barring cert being completed

No. The nearest relative can only withdraw the order of discharge within 72 hours period in the event of the RC not issuing a barring report.

Thanks to both of you. That is what I thought, good to have it confirmed. Kind regards Cath

I agree. The Act doesn’t explicitly say that the NR can withdraw the order at all – it’s just a sensible interpretation, but not one that you could extend to the period after a barring report. It’s mentioned in Jones in the general note to s25 (p199 of the 26th edition): the nearest relative can w…