former Care home Director and Head Nurse Appeal Convictions

The former director and the former head nurse are appealing their convictions, asserting that their punishments are disproportionate to the alleged offenses.

Brecht Dawyndt, the lawyer representing the head nurse, stated that they are seeking an acquittal as they dispute the presented facts.

Dawyndt elaborated that his client was not present during the treatment in question and consistently performed her duties well,as evidenced by her evaluations. He believes the conviction is largely based on a diary, with limited liability attributed to her outside of a specific aerosol incident.

christine Mussche, the lawyer for the former director, is also pursuing an acquittal. She indicated that the conviction has been very tough for her client and that new arguments will be presented to the Court of Appeal.

The timeline for when the case will be heard on appeal remains unclear. The third individual convicted in the case, a 64-year-old nurse, has accepted her sentence and is not appealing.

This legal challenge highlights the complexities of accountability in care settings and the importance of due process. For further information on legal appeals and healthcare regulations, consult resources from the Department of Health and Social Care or the U.S. Department of Justice.