Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

Type Public General Act
Publication 1966-11-17
Last updated 2021-07-01
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
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[^key-113116758ef593813d5aa1c8507e563b]: Words in s. 27 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(13)(c)(iii) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1840e7a5b7a2f5a91b98533b4c194269]: S. 3(1)(b)(ii) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(4) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-18c762e98b794f64ffaf8c06d5e5e539]: Words in Act substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 1(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[^key-1aabd61a7c33277f2ed5becb080c70ad]: S. 28(6) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 7

[^key-1bef48caf04569ff7c82e44d212a356d]: S. 10(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(11) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1feaac46152fe414c432255b16f91d51]: S. 5A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(7) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2070a6cb470ccab100c30dc1a4ac86b8]: S. 16(1)(d) and words substituted for word in s. 16(1)(c) (6.8.2008) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 14 (with reg. 4)

[^key-24caee6e8cc11c0025ef45141c779264]: S. 5ZBA(1)(b) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(8)(b) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2722afd3ab19c6568f3282b5bc86aaa2]: Sch. 1 para. 7(1A)-(1C) inserted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 4(7)(a)

[^key-2b084e02341b95c9aa4e50e88a9498a7]: S. 7A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(11) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2b173dd236b713e69fbb72713356bf31]: S. 1A and cross-heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(2) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-33b175a7ddfedc3fd490adb43bbeb76a]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 5 substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 22

[^key-342b803c541ef1153ec06d83c90a441b]: Ss. 5BA-5D omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(9) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-34b06b88c6218330728d5b09f72f7ad2]: S. 4(1)(b) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(5) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-35aca47c18191babe8251cf6943268a7]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (1.7.2020) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(4), 8(3)

[^key-3be69d463ca48035a55f885b9e4671b3]: Sch. 1 para. 5 omitted (1.7.2020) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(4), 8(4)

[^key-3f38a4a86191a57fa1ad5398ab17dd73]: Sch. 1 para. 3A inserted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 4(4)

[^key-488c38f1cb85c2a1909a08c1a2253b8c]: S. 5B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(7) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4d17d2c138cf2c9d6789178838e17792]: S. 6(1)(b)(ii) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(10)(a) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4eceb3e07a182afe098b083276375faa]: Words in s. 27 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(13)(c)(vi) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-51eb4d672d92eca9f169787c096ea112]: S. 16(1)(d) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(12) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-52c7965e9652e54da29df5885f7b9c18]: Words in s. 27(1) omitted (6.8.2008) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 15(5) (with reg. 4)

[^key-5a960412add383463300e88341a17185]: Words in s. 2(2)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(a) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5d5aac67da683e6806a1d24b5afe91c0]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(1) substituted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 4(2)

[^key-5f5fc1c3ce0ed8ebe5bdd684068bc6a7]: Sch. 1 para. 4 substituted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 4(5)

[^key-66906f894196db7c8ec34028eb7b38fb]: S. 5ZBA inserted (18.1.2016) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition and Knowledge of Language) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/2073), regs. 1(b), 5

[^key-68c83280cdbed88760eb6ffb9c9e84ec]: S. 1(1)(c) substituted (1.7.2020) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(4), 6(3)

[^key-6d11582bab24d47b60f2351c8ff32e0c]: Sch. 1 para. 14 inserted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 4(9)

[^key-74b1d5e8ccffdd2133340f050878c7a7]: Word in s. 1(1)(a) substituted (1.7.2021) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(5), 9

[^key-7abe6d6fe9c627552685b6b4564abc5f]: S. 2(2)(e) and word inserted (6.8.2008) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 2(b) (with reg. 4)

[^key-813ca2e2d7c992a19048ddd5a89269ae]: Word in s. 6(1)(b) omitted (18.1.2016) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition and Knowledge of Language) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/2073), regs. 1(b), 11(a)(i)

[^key-8307d4cd36ba65c2b7f3431480db7ef2]: S. 1(4) omitted (1.7.2020) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(4), 6(5)

[^key-844d05490d642657921ab7957b2c46c5]: Words in s. 27 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(13)(c)(i) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-850a35b0e0b27889f2e092f083775419]: Sch. 1 para. 13 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 7

[^key-86592e103a524f2c96851ebdf72e0e5b]: Words in s. 27(1) substituted (6.8.2008) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 15(3) (with reg. 4)

[^key-88071e1af61752b954dbb101d02b5869]: Words in s. 27 omitted (30.5.2007) by virtue of Veterinary Surgeons' Qualifications (European Recognition) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1348), reg. 1, Sch. para. 3(a)

[^key-9444e5438f7bf1118dd6529025993395]: S. 28(7) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 7

[^key-9987c2ac2482cc1580ef0e29e0fb72a7]: Word in s. 27 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(13)(b) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9ac4ddf992e27ef5cc134b3151ba5c06]: Sch. 1B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(14) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9b08a1fb565c07ae7c8be6dc7f342f3d]: S. 6(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(10)(b) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9b63b9303a0867527605b1b3436f9b2e]: Sch. 1 para. 1(3) omitted (1.7.2020) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(4), 8(2)

[^key-a328a9258a1baa9766a6a4af8d116756]: Words in s. 1(3A) inserted (1.7.2020) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(4), 6(4)

[^key-a410cac91c0469934f56272290b1c731]: Sch. 1 para. 8 substituted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 4(8)

[^key-a8bcc241de5b3f7fb7f299094c19a323]: S. 29(3) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 7

[^key-a9e843a71b20bfa76b625f00e02d49f0]: Word in s. 25(5) omitted (1.7.2020) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(4), 7

[^key-aba6e48b480e789e72ac4e37daeec8f2]: Sch. 1A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(14) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ae38eb084a62785de00c4128e9082ac1]: Sch. 1 paras. 4A, 4B inserted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 4(6)

[^key-b0975214524912ae91016d33201c9d3b]: Words in s. 6(1) inserted (18.1.2016) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition and Knowledge of Language) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/2073), regs. 1(b), 11(c)

[^key-b27845db94ffa3820b42097dcd855d44]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 7(4) omitted (1.7.2018) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 4(7)(c)

[^key-b3ee5d21b285adf125730b25a8cf252e]: Word in s. 2(2) substituted (6.8.2008) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 2(a) (with reg. 4)

[^key-b44b93506cb54b2fbe89cc0e391560a7]: Words in s. 27(1) omitted (17.12.2003) by virtue of Veterinary Surgeons' Qualifications (European Recognition) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2919), arts. 1, 12, Sch. para. 7(a)

[^key-b6f8eb4cfed974ea7d7991d5023db639]: S. 29(4) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 7

[^key-b81496d77e87ff34491216f4a406948c]: Sch. 1 para. 7(2) substituted (1.7.2020) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(4), 8(5)

[^key-b88a21b6e6ef2c2a753b5e17f9ff59bd]: Words in s. 27 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(13)(a) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bc63905c34aa90e1f07cd2c8fd2599ba]: Words in s. 27 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(13)(c)(vii) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c64c09bd780f2de19514e56cfcd0cbdc]: Words in Act substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 5; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[^key-cb602eb26c8061ab41b3019f768847bf]: S. 6(1A) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(10)(b) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cbf4a41973681f66cd01625e0b949d73]: Words in s. 5ZBA(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(8)(a) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cec23f4e61b18d4cc016786a2f07ad96]: Words in s. 3(1)(b) substituted (6.8.2008) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 3 (with reg. 4)

[^key-cefdc176617fc6b32ab112347503ff73]: Words in s. 27(1) substituted (6.8.2008) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 15(2) (with reg. 4)

[^key-d02881d4ab21f36174f74262322477d6]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 4(3)

[^key-d0883ff15439147b10968a0c41c2c7cb]: S. 1(1)(d)(e) inserted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 3(5)

[^key-d53713c63c3a4894119bb5284fb39136]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 6 inserted (6.8.2008) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4)

[^key-dc692be5861370a606457739d50cafad]: S. 6(1)(b)(i); words in s. 6(1)(b) renumbered as s. 6(1)(b)(i) (18.1.2016) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition and Knowledge of Language) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/2073), regs. 1(b), 11(a)(ii)

[^key-df2dcbc1a29f224ae01013fd6032a1a5]: S. 11(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(11) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e0754358485ecb50ff3ed85b533f40f3]: S. 1(1)(b) omitted (1.7.2018) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 3(3)

[^key-e09f605a9c56ef0d00e9839c5749e585]: Ss. 5B, 5BA substituted for s. 5B (6.8.2008) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 4)

[^key-e1279111ab5f00beae753fb71b745965]: Words in s. 2(2)(e) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(b) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e3563f1e0d014b8336ea10caf78792f7]: S. 1(3A) inserted (1.7.2018) by The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(2), 3(6)

[^key-e755ae76c6c45f48ece08fb3f32eab76]: S. 6(1)(d) and word inserted (18.1.2016) by The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition and Knowledge of Language) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/2073), regs. 1(b), 11(b)

[^key-eb45d33013682ee423f74a0f6dc47aac]: Words in s. 27 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/454), regs. 1(1), 2(13)(c)(iv) (with regs. 3-5A) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1225, regs. 1(3), 22 and S.I. 2020/1038, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-f1031a3278a7889acf3b2560f7251bd7]: Sch. 1 para. 1(2) omitted (1.7.2021) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/559), arts. 1(5), 10

[^key-f67495900fe4b6fc05278d71bcaebb84]: S. 2(2)(a) substituted (17.12.2003) by Veterinary Surgeons' Qualifications (European Recognition) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2919), arts. 1, 12, Sch. para. 1

[^key-fafeccce79281533907927f8c90c706c]: Words in s. 27(1) omitted (6.8.2008) by virtue of The Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1824), reg. 1, Sch. para. 15(4) (with reg. 4)

[^M_F_3aca6335-6f43-4ce5-be1f-1cb9246b1173]: Words in s. 19(4) substituted (E.W.) by Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43), s. 32(2); (S.) by Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21), s. 289B; and (N.I.) by The Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984 (S.I. 1984/703), art. 4

[^M_F_d77e589b-ba0e-4c20-d5b6-f42678f22323]: Words in s. 19(4) substituted (E.W.) by Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43), s. 32(2); (S.) by Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21), s. 289B; and (N.I.) by The Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984 (S.I. 1984/703), art. 4

Requirement to demonstrate knowledge of language

5B

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5C

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5D

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Short title, extent and commencement.

1

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2

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1

De universiteiten/les universites

2

De bevoegde Examencommissie van de Vlaamse Geneemschep/le Jury competent d'enseignement de la Communaute francaise

Appeals from decisions on appeals under sections 5C, 5CA, 5CB, 5CC and 5CCA

Recognised European qualifications

Other qualifications acquired prior to member State membership

Other qualifications granted in member States

Interpretation

4

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5

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6

Any reference in this Schedule to Table A or Table B is a reference to the appropriate one of these tables—

TABLE A

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TABLE B

Other qualifications acquired prior to member State membership of the European Union

...

1A

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5BA

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5CA

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5CB

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5CC

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5CD

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5CE

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7A

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Appeals in connection with removal under section 5BA

Other qualifications acquired prior to member State membership of the European Union

Other qualifications granted in relevant European States

SCHEDULE 1B

Appeals under sections 5C, 5CA 5CB, 5CC and 5CCA

1

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2

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3

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Registration appeals committee

4

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5

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Temporary registration.

6

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Entitlement to provide occasional services after first year: renewals

7

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Duration of entitlements to provide occasional services

8

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3A
  • (1) In the period ending with 30 June 2015—
  • (a) paragraph 1(2) has effect as if the reference to nine persons were a reference to six persons;
  • (b) paragraph 1(3) has effect as if the reference to 20 persons were a reference to 12 persons; and
  • (c) paragraph 2(1)(a) does not have effect.
  • (2) An elected member of the preliminary investigation committee or the disciplinary committee whose term is unexpired at the end of the day on 5 April 2013 may remain in office for the remainder of the term for which the member was elected.
  • (3) During the period ending with 30 June 2015, where a person who continues in office under sub-paragraph (2) ceases to be a member of the committee, or a person who is elected under this sub-paragraph ceases to be a member of the committee, the Council may elect a member of the Council to be a member of the committee in question for a term of one year or, if shorter, until the end of the day on 30 June 2015.
  • (4) While any member of a committee holds that office by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) or (3), this Schedule has effect as if the references in paragraph 1(1) and (4) to appointment by the Council included references to election by the Council.
3B

In this Part—

  • “lay person” means an individual who—is not and never has been a registered person, andis not and never has been entitled to apply to be registered in the register or the supplementary veterinary register;
  • “registered person” means an individual who—is registered, or entitled to be registered, in the register otherwise than under section 7 (temporary registration), oris registered, or entitled to be registered, in the supplementary veterinary register.
5ZBA
  • (1) This section applies where—
  • (a) the registrar has a serious and concrete doubt about whether a person has a knowledge of language sufficient to practise as a veterinary surgeon in the United Kingdom, as mentioned in ... section 6(1)(d); ...
  • (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • (2) The registrar may—
  • (a) require the person to demonstrate that that person has a knowledge of language sufficient to practise as a veterinary surgeon in the United Kingdom; and
  • (b) refuse to register that person in the register until that person has done so.
5CCA

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Appeals in connection with registration under section 5A

Appeals in connection with alerts sent to other competent authorities

Constitution of the committees

3A
  • (1) A member of the Council may be removed from office if the member fails to satisfy any conditions about fitness to be a member that are determined by the Council.
  • (2) The procedure for removal of a member from office is to be determined by the Council.
4A

A member of the Council appointed by virtue of section 1(1)(d) ceases to hold office if the member ceases to be a registered veterinary nurse.

4B

A member of the Council appointed by virtue of section 1(1)(e) ceases to hold office if the member ceases to be a lay person.

14

The Chief Veterinary Officer for the United Kingdom—

  • (a) is entitled to attend meetings of the Council; but
  • (b) must not address the Council unless he or she is invited to do so by the chair of the meeting.

Appeals in connection with registration under section 5B

Appeals in connection with the visiting European list

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