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- (3) In this Act—

- “the EEA Agreement” means the Agreement on the European Economic Area signed at Oporto on 2nd May 1992 as adjusted by the Protocol signed at Brussels on 17th March 1993;

- “EEA State” means a State which is a contracting party to the EEA Agreement.

- “the EEA Agreement” means the Agreement on the European Economic Area signed at Oporto on 2nd May 1992 as adjusted by the Protocol signed at Brussels on 17th March 1993 and as amended, so far as relevant to this Act, by Decisions of the EEA Joint Committee Nos. 7/94 of 21st March 1994, 190/99 of 17th December 1999, 89/2000 of 27th October 2000 and 84/2002 of 25th June 2002;

- “EEA State” means a State which is a contracting party to the EEA Agreement or Switzerland.

#### Qualifying examinations and primary United Kingdom qualifications

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- (a) it was awarded following training which satisfied the requirements of article 23 of Directive [93/16/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1993/0016); and

- (b) it is treated by that State as if it were a qualification listed in relation to that State in article 3 of that Directive.

- (b) it is treated by that State as if it were a qualification listed in relation to that State in Annex A to that Directive.

- (4) For compliance with this subsection in the case of any qualification—

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- (c) in the case of Austria, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, 1st January 1994;

- (d) in the case of Liechtenstein, 1st May 1995; and

- (d) in the case of Liechtenstein, 1st May 1995; ...

- (da) in the case of Switzerland, 1st June 2002; and

- (e) in the case of any other EEA State, 20th December 1976.

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Oulun yliopisto

### The Netherlands

"Universitair getuigschrift van arts" (university certificate of doctor).

## SCHEDULE 3

### Preliminary

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- (1) Subject to the following provisions of this Schedule, any right to registration of persons under section 3, 15 or 15A of this Act or of qualifications under section 16 or 26 of this Act shall be conditional on the making of such an application, supported by such evidence, as is required by this Schedule.

- (2) Nothing in this Schedule applies to anything done in pursuance of a direction under section 41 of this Act for restoration to the register.

### To which registrar application to be made

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- (1) The following applications shall be made to the registrar of one of the branch councils, that is to say—

- (a) applications for registration of persons under section 3(1)(a) , 15 or 15A of this Act; and

- (b) applications under section 16 of this Act (other than applications for registration of primary European qualifications where the applicant was registered under section 3(1)(b) of this Act by virtue of those qualifications).

- (2) The following applications shall be made to the Registrar, that is to say—

- (a) applications for registration of persons under section 3(1)(b) of this Act and for the registration of the qualifications of those persons by virtue of which they were entitled to be registered under that paragraph;

- (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

- (c) applications under section 26 of this Act.

- (3) In the following provisions of this Schedule “*the appropriate registrar*”, in relation to an application for registration, means the registrar to whom, in accordance with this paragraph, the application is made.

### Proof of qualifications

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- (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, a person making an application for registration under section 3, 15 or 15A of this Act or an application under section 16 of this Act for the registration of the primary United Kingdom or primary European qualifications he holds when he is registered under those sections shall produce or send to the appropriate registrar the document conferring or evidencing the qualification by virtue of which the application is made together with a statement of his name and address and such other particulars (if any) as may be required for registration.

- (2) Any university in the United Kingdom or any other body specified in section 4(3) of this Act may from time to time send to the Registrar or the registrar of a branch council lists certified under that body’s seal of the persons who have been granted qualifications by the body stating the qualifications and addresses of the persons included in the list, and a registrar—

- (a) may for the purposes of this Act treat any such list sent to that registrar as sufficient evidence of the entitlement of any person mentioned in it to the qualification or qualifications which he is stated in it to have been granted; and

- (b) on an application for registration under section 3, 15 or 15A of this Act or an application under section 16 of this Act for the registration of primary United Kingdom qualifications held on registration under those sections may issue a certificate of registration under paragraph 5 below to a person mentioned in any such list sent to that registrar as having been granted a primary United Kingdom qualification without the document mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above being produced or sent to him.

- (3) Where an application is made for registration under section 3(1)(b) of this Act (whether by a national of an EEA State or a person treated as such a national), the appropriate registrar shall take no account of any document issued in accordance with article 11 or 12 of Directive [93/16/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1993/0016) which is received by him more than three months after the date of its issue.

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A registrar shall not register any qualification, whether on first registration of a person or by way of addition, unless he is satisfied that the person claiming the qualification is entitled to it; but if a registrar to whom an application for registration of a qualification is made determines that he is not so satisfied, the applicant may appeal to the General Council.

### Issue of certificates of registration

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- (1) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Schedule, on an application for the registration of a person under section 3, 15 or 15A of this Act the appropriate registrar, if satisfied that the applicant is entitled to be registered in accordance with the application—

- (a) shall issue to the applicant the certificate of registration required by this paragraph; and

- (b) in the case of an application under section 3 made by virtue of subsection (1)(b) of that section (whether by a national of an EEA State or a person treated as such a national), shall do so before the end of the requisite period.

- (1A) In sub-paragraph (1) above “the requisite period” means—

- (a) the period of three months beginning with the date on which the appropriate registrar received all the documents enabling him to be satisfied of the applicant’s entitlement to be registered in accordance with the application, or

- (b) such longer period as is permitted by article 15 of Directive [93/16/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1993/0016).

- (2) On registering a person under section 19, 21, 21A, 22 and 25 or 27 of this Act the Registrar shall issue to the applicant the certificate of registration required by this paragraph.

- (3) Subject as aforesaid, on an application for the registration of a qualification under section 16 or 26 of this Act, the appropriate registrar if satisfied that the applicant is entitled to have the qualification registered in accordance with the application shall issue to the applicant the certificate of registration required by this paragraph.

- (4) A certificate of registration under this paragraph must be in the form prescribed by regulations under section 31 of this Act for entries in the register in question and shall state the name of the applicant and such other particulars as may be prescribed by the regulations.

### Entry in or alteration of a register

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- (1) Without prejudice to sub-paragraph (2) below, the particulars stated in any certificate of registration issued under paragraph 5(1) or (3) above shall be deemed for all purposes to have been duly registered on the date of issue of the certificate except in so far as they were actually registered before that date, and references in this Act to registration shall be construed accordingly.

- (2) On issuing a certificate of registration under paragraph 5(1) or (3) above the appropriate registrar shall—

- (a) if he is the registrar of a branch council (but is not also the Registrar), with all convenient speed send a copy of the certificate certified under his hand to the Registrar, who shall forthwith cause an appropriate entry or alteration to be made in the register in question; or

- (b) if he is the Registrar, forthwith cause an appropriate entry or alteration to be made in the register in question.

- (3) An entry or alteration made in a register in pursuance of this paragraph shall bear the same date as the certificate of registration by virtue of which it is made.

### Visiting EEA practitioners

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- (1) No application shall be required for registration under section 18 of this Act.

- (2) The Registrar may issue certificates of registration to visiting EEA practitioners.

## SCHEDULE 4

### Procedure of and evidence before the Professional Conduct Committee and the Health Committee

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- (1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the General Council shall make rules for the Interim Orders Committee, the Professional Conduct Committee , for the Assessment Referral Committee, for the Committee on Professional Performance and for the Health Committee with respect to the times and places of the meetings of the Committee and the mode of summoning the members, the reference of cases to the Committee (whether by the Preliminary Proceedings Committee or otherwise) and the procedure to be followed and rules of evidence to be observed in proceedings before the Committee.

- (1A) Rules made under this paragraph for the Interim Orders Committee shall include provision—

- (a) securing that notice that the proceedings are to be brought or that a review is to take place shall be given, at such time and in such manner as may be specified in the rules, to the person to whom the proceedings relate;

- (b) securing that a person in relation to whom an interim order has been made (“the person concerned”) shall, if he so requires, be entitled to be heard by the Committee on each occasion on which they review the order; and enabling him to be represented before the Committee by counsel or a solicitor, or (if the rules so provide and he so elects) by a person of such other description as may be specified in the rules;

- (c) for service on the person concerned of notice of any decision taken in relation to him by the Committee;

- (d) determining when proceedings before the Committee are to be held in public and when in private (including provision securing that they are to be held in public if the person concerned so requests).

- (2) Rules made under this paragraph for the Professional Conduct Committee shall include provision—

- (a) securing that notice that the proceedings are to be brought shall be given, at such time and in such manner as may be specified in the rules, to the person to whose registration the proceedings relate;

- (b) securing that any party to the proceedings shall, if he so requires, be entitled to be heard by the Committee;

- (c) enabling any party to the proceedings to be represented by counsel or a solicitor, or (if the rules so provide and the party so elects) by a person of such other description as may be specified in the rules;

- (d) requiring proceedings before the Committee to be held in public except in so far as may be provided by the rules;

- (e) requiring that where, in a case in which it is alleged that a person has been guilty of serious professional misconduct, the Committee judge that the allegation has not been proved they shall record a finding that the person is not guilty of such misconduct in respect of the matters to which the allegation relates.

- (2A) Rules made under this paragraph for the Assessment Referral Committee shall include provision—

- (a) conferring on the Committee such functions as may be specified in the rules in relation to the handling of complaints about standards of professional performance;

- (b) securing that before any case is considered by the Committee it shall have been considered by a member of the General Council appointed for the purpose by the Council and referred by that person to the Committee;

- (c) securing that notice that the proceedings are to be brought shall be given, at such time and in such manner as may be specified in the rules, to the person to whose registration the proceedings relate;

- (d) securing that any party to the proceedings shall, if he so requires, be entitled to be heard by the Committee;

- (e) enabling any party to the proceedings to be represented by counsel or a solicitor, or (if the rules so provide and the party so elects) by a person of such other description as may be specified in the rules;

- (f) requiring proceedings before the Committee to be held in private;

- (g) for service on the person concerned of notice of any decision taken in relation to him by the Committee.

- (2B) Rules made under this paragraph for the Committee on Professional Performance shall include provision—

- (a) securing that where—

- (i) proceedings relating to a person’s registration have been held before the Assessment Referral Committee, and

- (ii) an assessment has been carried out in accordance with a direction of that Committee,

the standard of that person’s professional performance shall, if he so requests, be considered by the Committee on Professional Performance;

- (b) securing that notice that proceedings are to be brought shall be given, at such time and in such manner as may be specified in the rules, to the person to whose registration the proceedings relate;

- (c) securing that any party to the proceedings shall, if he so requires, be entitled to be heard by the Committee;

- (d) enabling any party to the proceedings to be represented by counsel or a solicitor, or (if the rules so provide and the party so elects) by a person of such other description as may be specified in the rules;

- (e) determining when proceedings before the Committee are to be held in public and when in private (including provision securing that proceedings are held in public if the person to whose registration they relate so requests).

- (3) Rules made under this paragraph for the Health Committee shall include provision—

- (b) securing that any party to the proceedings shall, if he so requires, be entitled to be heard by the Committee;

- (4) Before making rules under this paragraph the General Council shall consult with such bodies of persons representing medical practitioners, or medical practitioners of any description, as appear to the Council requisite to be consulted.

- (5) Rules under this paragraph shall not come into force until approved by order of the Privy Council, and the Privy Council may approve such rules either as submitted to them or subject to such modifications as appear to them to be requisite; but where the Privy Council propose to approve any rules subject to modifications they shall notify to the General Council the modifications they propose to make and consider any observations of the General Council on them.

##### 2

- (1) For the purpose of proceedings before the Interim Orders Committee, the Professional Conduct Committee , the Assessment Referral Committee, the Committee on Professional Performance or the Health Committee in England or Wales or in Northern Ireland the Committee may administer oaths, and any party to the proceedings may issue a writ of sub poena ad testificandum or duces tecum, but no person shall be compelled under any such writ to produce any document which he could not be compelled to produce on the trial of an action.

- (2) Section 36 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 or section 67 of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (which provide a special procedure for the issue of such writs so as to be in force throughout the United Kingdom) shall apply in relation to proceedings before the Interim Orders Committee, the Professional Conduct Committee , the Assessment Referral Committee, the Committee on Professional Performance or the Health Committee in England and Wales or, as the case may be, in Northern Ireland as those provisions apply in relation to causes or matters in the High Court or actions or suits pending in the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland.

- (3) For the purpose of proceedings before the Interim Orders Committee, the Professional Conduct Committee , the Assessment Referral Committee, the Committee on Professional Performance or the Health Committee in Scotland, the Committee may administer oaths and the Court of Session shall on the application of any party to the proceedings have the like power as in any action in that court—

- (a) to grant warrant for the citation of witnesses and havers to give evidence or to produce documents before the Committee, and for the issue of letters of second diligence against any witness or haver failing to appear after due citation;

- (b) to grant warrant for the recovery of documents; and

- (c) to grant commissions to persons to take the evidence of witnesses or to examine havers and receive their exhibits and productions.

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Where—

- (a) several sittings of the Interim Orders Committee, the Professional Conduct Committee of the Assessment Referral Committee, of the Committee on Professional Performance,, of the Health Committee or of the General Council are required to enable the Committee or the Council to dispose of a case; or

- (b) on an appeal ... under section 40 of this Act, the case is remitted to the Committee or to the General Council for the Committee or the Council to dispose of the case in accordance with directions given by the court (or the sheriff) ;

the validity of the proceedings on the case before the Professional Conduct Committee, the Assessment Referral Committee, the Committee on Professional Performance, the Health Committee or the General Council, as the case may be, shall not be called into question by reason only that members of the Committee or Council who were present at a former meeting were not present at a later meeting of the Committee or Council or that members present at a later meeting were not present at a former meeting of the Committee or Council, as the case may be.

### Reference and transfer of cases to the Health Committee

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- (1) Where, in the course of inquiring into the case of a practitioner, it appears to the Professional Conduct Committee , the Assessment Referral Committee or the Committee on Professional Performance that his fitness to practise may be seriously impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the Committee may refer that question to the Health Committee for determination.

- (2) If, on a reference under this paragraph, the Health Committee determine that the fitness of the practitioner to practise is not seriously impaired by reason of his condition the Health Committee shall certify their opinion to the Professional Conduct Committee , the Assessment Referral Committee or, as the case may be, the Committee on Professional Performance.

- (3) If, on a reference under this paragraph, the Health Committee determine that the fitness of the practitioner to practice is seriously impaired by reason of his condition the Health Committee shall certify their opinion to the Professional Conduct Committee , the Assessment Referral Committee or, as the case may be, the Committee on Professional Performance and shall proceed to dispose of the case and the Professional Conduct Committee , the Assessment Referral Committee or, as the case may be, the Committee on Professional Performance shall cease to exercise their functions in relation to the case.

### Preliminary proceedings

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- (1) The General Council shall make rules for the Preliminary Proceedings Committee with respect to the times and places of the meetings of the Committee and the mode of summoning the members, and the manner in which the Committee are to discharge their functions.

- (2) Rules made under this paragraph for the Preliminary Proceedings Committee shall include provision requiring that before any case is considered by the Committee it shall have been considered by a member of the General Council appointed for the purpose by the Council and referred by that person to the Committee.

- (3) Sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) of paragraph 1 above shall apply in relation to rules made under this paragraph as they apply in relation to rules under that paragraph.

### Proceedings for erasure of entries fraudulently procured or incorrectly made

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- (1) The General Council shall make rules with respect to the discharge by the Council of their functions under section 39 of this Act and, if the Council delegate their functions under that section to a committee, with respect to the times and places of the meetings of the committee and the mode of summoning members and the discharge of those functions by the committee.

- (2) Sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) of paragraph 1 above shall apply in relation to rules made under this paragraph as they apply in relation to rules under that paragraph.

### Legal assessors

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- (1) For the purpose of advising the Interim Orders Committee, the Professional Conduct Committee, the Assessment Referral Committee, the Committee on Professional Performance,the Health Committee and the Preliminary Proceedings Committee on questions of law arising in proceedings before them there shall in all such proceedings be an assessor to the Committee who shall be appointed by the General Council and shall be

- (a) a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;

- (b) an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years’ standing; or

- (c) a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years’ standing.

- (2) An assessor may be appointed under this paragraph either generally or for any particular proceedings or class of proceedings.

- (3) The Lord Chancellor or, in relation to proceedings in Scotland, the Lord Advocate may make rules as to the functions of assessors appointed under this paragraph.

- (4) Rules made under this paragraph in relation to proceedings before the Interim Orders Committee, the Professional Conduct Committee , the Assessment Referral Committee, the Committee on Professional Performance and the Health Committee may in particular contain such provisions as appear to the Lord Chancellor or the Lord Advocate expedient for securing—

- (a) that where an assessor advises the Committee on any question of law as to evidence, procedure or any other matter specified in the rules, he shall do so in the presence of every party, or person representing a party, to the proceedings who appears at the proceedings or, if the advice is tendered after the Committee have begun to deliberate as to their findings, that every such party or person shall be informed what advice the assessor has tendered,

- (b) that every such party or person shall be informed if in any case the Committee do not accept the advice of the assessor on any such question,

and such incidental and supplementary provisions as appear to the Lord Chancellor or the Lord Advocate expedient.

- (5) The General Council may pay to persons appointed to act as assessors such remuneration as the Council may determine.

- (6) The power to make rules under this paragraph shall be exercisable by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

### Service of notifications of decisions

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- (1) Any notification required by section 36(6), 36A(7),37(6), 38(3), 39(2) , 41(7), 41A(5), 42(3) or 45(7) or by virtue of section 41B(5) of this Act to be served on a person by the Registrar may be served on him either by delivering it to him or by leaving it at his proper address or by sending it by registered post or by the recorded delivery service.

- (2) For the purposes of this paragraph and of section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978 in its application to this paragraph, a person’s proper address shall be his address in the register or, if his last known address differs from his address in the register and it appears to the Registrar that a letter sent to him there is more likely to reach him, his last known address.

- (3) For the purposes of this paragraph service of a notification effected by sending it by post shall be deemed to have been effected at the time when the letter containing it would be delivered in the ordinary course of post, and so much of the said section 7 as relates to the time when service is deemed to have been effected shall not apply to a notification sent by post.

### Extension of time for appealing

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Where any notification required by section 36(6), 36A(7), 37(6) or 39(2) of this Act to be served on a person by the Registrar is served on him by sending it by post then, on an application made at any time by that person, the member of the General Council appointed to act for the purposes of this paragraph, if satisfied that the notification was not received by that person within fourteen days of the giving of the decision to which the notification relates, may if he thinks fit by authorisation in writing extend the time within which an appeal under section 40 of this Act may be brought against the decision.

### Taking effect of directions for erasure, suspension or conditional registration and of variations of conditions of registration

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- (1) A direction for erasure, for suspension or for conditional registration given by the Professional Conduct Committee under section 36 of this Act, a direction for suspension or for conditional registration given by the Committee on Professional Performance under section 36A of this Act, a direction for suspension or for conditional registration given by the Health Committee under section 37 of this Act, a variation by any of those Committees of the conditions imposed by a direction for conditional registration under section 36 , 36A or 37 of this Act and a direction for erasure given by the General Council under section 39 of this Act shall take effect—

- (a) where no appeal under section 40 is brought against the direction or variation within the time specified in that section, on the expiration of that time;

- (b) where such an appeal is so brought but is withdrawn or dismissed for want of prosecution, on the withdrawal or dismissal of the appeal;

- (c) where such an appeal is so brought and is not withdrawn or dismissed for want of prosecution, if and when the appeal is dismissed.

- (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

- (3) Where the time for appealing against a direction or variation such as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) ... above is extended by an authorisation under paragraph 9 above, sub-paragraph (1) above ... shall apply to the direction or variation as if the reference in (a) to the time specified in section 40 of this Act were a reference to that time as so extended; and if the authorisation is given after the expiration of the time specified in section 40 of this Act , the direction or variation shall be deemed not to have taken effect on the expiration of that time, and any reference in this Act to the time when such a direction takes effect in accordance with this paragraph shall be construed accordingly.

- (4) Any reference in this paragraph to a direction for suspension or for conditional registration includes a reference to a direction extending a period of suspension or conditional registration.

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- (1) If, while a person’s registration is suspended under section 36 , 36Aor 37 of this Act, a direction is given under subsection (3) of that section, the suspension of his registration shall continue to have effect throughout any period which may intervene between the time when, but for this sub-paragraph, the suspension of his registration would end and the time when the direction takes effect in accordance with paragraph 10 above or an appeal against it under section 40 of this Act is (otherwise than by the dismissal of the appeal) determined.

- (2) If, on the determination of an appeal under section 40 of this Act, a direction extending a current period of suspension for a further period takes effect after the time when, but for sub-paragraph (1) above, the current period of suspension would have ended, that further period shall be treated as having started to run from that time.

- (3) If, while a person’s registration is subject to conditions imposed under section 36 , 36A or 37 of this Act, a direction is given under subsection (2) or (4) of section 36 or 37 or subsection (2) or (6) of section 36A, the conditions attached to his registration shall continue to attach to it throughout any period which may intervene between the time when, but for this sub-paragraph, his registration would cease to be conditional and the time when the direction takes effect in accordance with paragraph 10 above or an appeal against it under section 40 of this Act (otherwise than by the dismissal of the appeal) determined.

- (4) If, on the determination of an appeal under section 40 of this Act, a direction extending a current period of conditional registration for a further period takes effect after the time when, but for sub-paragraph (3) above, the current period of conditional registration would have ended, that further period shall be treated as having started to run from that time.

### Recording of directions for suspension or conditional registration

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Where a direction under section 36 , 36A or 37 of this Act for suspension or for conditional registration takes effect in relation to any person the Registrar shall make a note in the register of the fact that that person’s registration is suspended or subject to conditions.

### Meaning of “party”

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In this Schedule “*party*”, in relation to proceedings before the Professional Conduct Committee , the Assessment Referral Committee, the Committee on Professional Performance or the Health Committee, means any person to whose registration the proceedings relate, or any person on whose complaint the proceedings are brought, or the Solicitor to the General Council.

## SCHEDULE 5

### Dentists Act 1957

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### The Netherlands

"Universitair getuigschrift van arts" (university certificate of doctor).

## SCHEDULE 3

### Preliminary

### Mental Health Act 1959

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In the definition of “*medical practitioner*” in section 147(1) of the Mental Health Act 1959 for the words “the Medical Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 ”.

### Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960

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In the definition of “*medical practitioner*” in section 111(1) of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960 for the words “the Medical Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 ”.

### Mental Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1961

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### Medicines Act 1968

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In section 132(1) of the Medicines Act 1968 for the definition of “doctor” there shall be substituted—

> “*doctor*” means a registered medical practitioner within the meaning of Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978

### Mines Act (Northern Ireland) 1969

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In section 158(1) of the Mines Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, in the definition of “doctor” for the words “the Medical Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ section 55 of the Medical Act 1983 ”.

### Nurses and Midwives Act (Northern Ireland) 1970

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In section 54(1) of the Nurses and Midwives Act (Northern Ireland) 1970, in the definition of “doctor” for the words “the Medical Acts 1956 to 1969” there shall be substituted the words “ section 55 of the Medical Act 1983 ”.

### Nursing Homes and Nursing Agencies Act (Northern Ireland) 1971

##### 8

In section 20 of the Nursing Homes and Nursing Agencies Act (Northern Ireland) 1971, in the definition of “fully registered person” for the words “section 54(1) of the Medical Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ section 55 of the Medical Act 1983 ”.

### Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

##### 9

In section 37(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 for the definition of “doctor” there shall be substituted—

> “*doctor*” means a registered medical practitioner within the meaning of Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978

### Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972

##### 10

In Article 2(2) of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972, in the definition of “medical practitioner” for the words “the Medical Acts 1956 to 1969” there shall be substituted the words “ the Medical Act 1983 ”.

### Finance Act 1972

##### 11

In the Finance Act 1972—

- (a) in Schedule 4 in Note (2)(a) to Group 14 and in Schedule 5 in Note (2) to Group 7 for the words “paragraph (3) of Article 7 of the Medical Qualifications (EEC Recognition) Order 1977” and “that Article” there shall be substituted respectively the words “ subsection (3) of section 18 of the Medical Act 1983 ” and “ that section ”; and

- (b) Note (2)(b) to the said Group 14 and Note (4) to the said Group 7 shall cease to have effect.

### Poisons Act 1972

##### 12

In section 11(2) of the Poisons Act 1972 for the definition of “doctor” there shall be substituted—

> “*doctor*” means a registered medical practitioner within the meaning of Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978

### Births and Deaths Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 1976

##### 13

In Article 2(2) of the Births and Deaths Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 1976, in the definition of “registered medical practitioner” for the words “the Medical Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ section 55 of the Medical Act 1983 ”.

### Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976

##### 14

In Article 23 of the Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 for the words “the Medical Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ section 55 of the Medical Act 1983 ”.

### Poisons (Northern Ireland) Order 1976

##### 15

In Article 2(2) of the Poisons (Northern Ireland) Order 1976, in the definition of “fully registered person” for the words “section 54(1) of the Medical Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ section 55 of the Medical Act 1983 ”.

### National Health Service Act 1977

##### 16

In the National Health Service Act 1977—

- (a) in section 29(8) for the words “section 8(1) or (2) of the Medical Act 1978”, “section 9(1)” and “section 13(3)(b)” there shall be substituted respectively the words “ section 37(1) or (2) of the Medical Act 1983 ”, “ section 38(1) ” and “ section 42(3)(b) ”; and

- (b) in section 128(1) for the definition of “medical practitioner” there shall be substituted—

> “*medical practitioner*” means a registered medical practitioner within the meaning of Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978

### National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978

##### 17

In the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978—

- (a) in section 19(7) for the words “section 8(1) or (2) of the Medical Act 1978”, “section 9(1)” and “section 13(3)(b)” there shall be substituted respectively the words “ section 37(1) or (2) of the Medical Act 1983 ”, “ section 38(1) ” and “ section 42(3)(b) ”; and

- (b) in section 108(1) for the definition of “medical practitioner” there shall be substituted—

> “*medical practitioner*” means a registered medical practitioner within the meaning of Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978

### Interpretation Act 1978

##### 18

In Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978, in the definition of “registered medical practitioner”, for the words “the Medical Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ the Medical Act 1983 ”.

### Dentists Act 1983

##### 19

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## SCHEDULE 6

##### 1

- (2) Nothing in this Schedule applies to anything done in pursuance of a direction under section 41 of this Act for restoration to the register.

### To which registrar application to be made

Where any period of time specified in an enactment repealed by this Act is current at the commencement of this Act, this Act shall have effect as if the corresponding provision of this Act had been in force when that period began to run.

##### 2

- (1) The following applications shall be made to the registrar of one of the branch councils, that is to say—

- (a) applications for registration of persons under section 3(1)(a) , 15 or 15A of this Act; and

- (2) The following applications shall be made to the Registrar, that is to say—

- (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

- (c) applications under section 26 of this Act.

### Proof of qualifications

Where, apart from this paragraph, anything done under or for the purposes of any enactment which is repealed by this Act would cease to have effect by virtue of that repeal it shall have effect as if it had been done under or for the purposes of the corresponding provision of this Act.

##### 3

Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of section 57(3) of the 1956 Act, anything continued in force by that section shall continue in force following that repeal and so far as it could have been made, given or done under this Act shall have effect as if it had been so made, given or done.

##### 4

### Issue of certificates of registration

The repeal of section 4 of the 1978 Act by this Act shall not affect the operation of Article 3 of the Irish Republic (Termination of 1927 Agreement) Order 1979 but after the commencement of this Act, except where the context otherwise requires, the references in that Article to provisions of the 1956 Act shall have effect as references to the corresponding provisions of this Act.

##### 5

- (a) shall issue to the applicant the certificate of registration required by this paragraph; and

- (1A) In sub-paragraph (1) above “the requisite period” means—

- (b) such longer period as is permitted by article 15 of Directive [93/16/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1993/0016).

- (2) On registering a person under section 19, 21, 21A, 22 and 25 or 27 of this Act the Registrar shall issue to the applicant the certificate of registration required by this paragraph.

### Entry in or alteration of a register

Nothing in the repeals made by this Act shall affect any registration or entry or note in a register which has effect by virtue of any enactment repealed by this Act.

##### 6

- (2) On issuing a certificate of registration under paragraph 5(1) or (3) above the appropriate registrar shall—

- (b) if he is the Registrar, forthwith cause an appropriate entry or alteration to be made in the register in question.

- (3) An entry or alteration made in a register in pursuance of this paragraph shall bear the same date as the certificate of registration by virtue of which it is made.

### Visiting EEA practitioners

References in any enactment, instrument or other document passed or made before 23rd February 1951 to the General Council of Medical Education and Registration of the United Kingdom shall be construed as references to the General Council.

##### 7

- (1) No application shall be required for registration under section 18 of this Act.

- (2) The Registrar may issue certificates of registration to visiting EEA practitioners.

## SCHEDULE 4

### Procedure of and evidence before the Professional Conduct Committee and the Health Committee

References (however worded) to the general register kept for the purposes of the 1956 Act in any Act or instrument passed or made before 26th January 1979 shall be construed as references to the register of medical practitioners.

##### 8

The reference in section 31(8) of this Act to a person whose name has been erased from the register by virtue of section 30(5) of this Act shall include references to a person whose name has been erased from the register by virtue of section 3(5) of the Medical Act 1969, or section 41(7) of the 1956 Act or the corresponding enactment repealed by that Act.

##### 9

A person who immediately before the commencement of section 11 of the Medical Act 1969 held an additional qualification within the meaning of section 8 of the 1956 Act as originally enacted shall, if registered under section 3 of this Act or on becoming so registered, be entitled to have the qualification registered; and if he is not registered under section 3 of this Act that qualification shall confer on him the same right to registration under that section as a primary United Kingdom qualification.

##### 10

Any reference to infamous conduct in any professional respect in any enactment passed, or in any instrument made, before 1st April 1970 shall, in so far as it relates to the conduct of medical practitioners, be construed as, or as including, a reference to serious professional misconduct.

##### 11

- (1) In any enactment passed before 1st January 1979 the expression “legally qualified medical practitioner”, or “duly qualified medical practitioner”, or any expression importing a person recognised by law as a medical practitioner or member of the medical profession, shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed to mean a fully registered person.

- (2) In any enactment passed before 1st January 1979 references (however expressed) to a person registered under the Medical Acts or as a medical practitioner shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as references to a fully registered person.

##### 12

Any direction given or order made under sections 32 to 38 of or Schedule 4 to the 1956 Act or section 15 or 16 of the Medical Act 1969 which had taken effect before 1st August 1980 and was in force immediately before that day shall, if it could be given or made under a provision of this Act have effect on and after that day as if given or made under that provision of this Act and sections 36, 38, 40 and 41 of this Act shall apply accordingly.

##### 13

Any reference in any instrument to the Disciplinary Committee or to any provision repealed by section 6(4)(a) of the 1978 Act shall be construed as a reference to the Professional Conduct Committee or to the provision of this Act which corresponds to that repealed provision.

##### 14

Nothing in the transfer of functions which was effected by section 15(7) of the 1978 Act shall be taken to affect the validity of the Period of Employment as House Officers Regulations 1951 and any order approving those regulations may be varied or revoked as if the regulations had been made by the Education Committee.

##### 15

In relation to any person who was provisionally registered under section 17 of the 1956 Act immediately before section 16 of the 1978 Act came into operation—

- (a) section 15 of the 1956 Act shall continue to have effect as it had immediately before that date;

- (b) section 10 of this Act shall not have effect; and

- (c) the remaining provisions of this Act shall have effect as if references to or to the provisions of section 10 of this Act were references to or to the provisions of section 15 of the 1956 Act.

##### 16

The decisions within section 29(2) of this Act shall include those which were within subsection (2) of section 28 of the 1978 Act immediately before the commencement of this Act other than those to which subsection (3) of that section applied.

##### 17

Section 41 of this Act applies to a person whose name has been erased from the register under section 33 of the 1956 Act or any corresponding enactment repealed by that Act as it applies to a person whose name is erased under section 36 of this Act.

##### 18

Until provision is made with respect to proceedings before the Professional Conduct Committee under section 44 of this Act, rules made or having effect as if made under ... paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to this Act, so far as relating to proof of criminal convictions, shall be applied with any necessary modifications to proof of a disqualifying decision.

##### 19

Section 53 of this Act shall apply to a copy of any document to which section 51 of the 1956 Act applied immediately before the commencement of this Act as if such documents were mentioned in subsection (2) of that section.

##### 20

- (1) A person registered under section 23 of the 1956 Act shall be deemed to be provisionally registered within the meaning of this Act and the definitions in section 55 of this Act of “provisionally registered” and “a fully registered person” shall have effect accordingly.

- (2) Without prejudice to sub-paragraph (1) above—

- (a) sections 30(1)(a) and (b) and 31(4) of this Act shall have effect as if after the words “section 15 above” there were inserted the words “or section 23 of the Medical Act 1956”;

- (b) section 34(4) of this Act shall have effect as if there were inserted at the end the words “or section 23 of the Medical Act 1956”; and

- (c) section 41(3) of this Act shall apply to a person who was provisionally registered under section 23 of the 1956 Act as it applies to a person provisionally registered under section 21 of this Act.

##### 21

The re-enactment in paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 1 to this Act of section 1(5) of the 1978 Act shall not oblige the General Council to make a new electoral scheme any earlier than they would otherwise have done so.

##### 22

Nothing in this Act shall affect the validity of the standing orders of the General Council in force immediately before 27th September 1979 and those orders shall have effect as if made under paragraph 15 of Schedule 1 to this Act.

##### 23

- (1) Nothing in this Act shall affect the registration of any person under section 22 of the 1978 Act by virtue of paragraph 4 of Schedule 5 to that Act and any such registration shall have effect as if made under section 22 of this Act, but in the case of a person so registered—

- (a) subsection (3) of section 22 shall not apply, and

- (b) subsections (5) to (8) of that section shall apply with the omission in subsection (5) of the reference to the permitted period and of the reference to section 24(1) of this Act.

- (2) Where a person who is or has been registered with limited registration for a period by virtue of paragraph 4 of Schedule 5 to the 1978 Act applies under section 22 of this Act to be so registered for a further period, the following provisions of that section shall not apply, namely, subsection (3) and, in subsection (5), the reference to the permitted period and to section 24(1) of this Act.

- (3) In relation to persons to whom Part I of Schedule 5 to the 1978 Act applied who are registered with limited registration, this Act shall have effect as if in paragraphs 2(4) and (5) and 3(2) of Schedule 1 for the words “so registered” there were substituted the words “temporarily registered or registered with limited registration”.

- (4) Where immediately before the commencement of this Act any person was treated by virtue of paragraph 7 of Schedule 5 to the 1978 Act (pending applications under section 26 of the 1956 Act) as having applied to be registered under section 22 of the 1978 Act he shall after the commencement of this Act be treated as having applied to be registered under section 22 of this Act and as having satisfied the Registrar of the matters specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of that section.

- (5) Section 29 of this Act shall have effect as if a refusal to direct that a person be registered with limited registration under section 22 of the 1978 Act or section 22 of this Act by virtue of paragraph 4 of Schedule 5 to the 1978 Act were a decision falling within subsection (2) of that section.

##### 24

- (1) Where immediately before the commencement of this Act paragraph 9 of Schedule 5 to the 1978 Act applied to a person, after the commencement of this Act—

- (a) he shall be treated as having been registered under section 19 of this Act as a fully registered medical practitioner; and

- (b) any qualifications of his registered under section 18 of the 1956 Act shall be treated as having been registered under section 26 of this Act as if they were recognised overseas qualifications.

- (2) Sections 22 and 23 of the 1956 Act shall, notwithstanding their repeal by the 1978 Act, continue to have effect in relation to persons who were registered under section 23 immediately before the repeal; and a person who was so registered shall, on satisfying the General Council of the matters specified in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of section 22(2) of the 1956 Act, be entitled to be registered under section 19 of this Act as a fully registered medical practitioner and to have registered under section 26 of this Act as if they were recognised overseas qualifications any qualifications which he would have been entitled to have had registered under section 18 of the 1956 Act.

- (3) Where immediately before the commencement of this Act paragraph 11(b) of Schedule 5 to the 1978 Act applied to any person he shall be treated for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2) above as having been registered under section 23 of the 1956 Act immediately before its repeal.

- (4) Where immediately before the commencement of this Act paragraph 12 of Schedule 5 to the 1978 Act applied to any person, he shall be entitled to be registered under section 19 of this Act as a fully registered medical practitioner and to have registered under section 26 of this Act as if they were recognised overseas qualifications any qualifications which he would have been entitled to have registered by virtue of that paragraph.

- (5) Any person who immediately before the commencement of this Act was treated by virtue of paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 to the 1978 Act as registered under section 18 of that Act shall after the commencement of this Act be treated as registered under section 19 of this Act as a fully registered medical practitioner.

## SCHEDULE 7

## Part I — Enactments Repealed

## Part II — Revocation

#### The General Medical Council.

#### Special provisions as to employment in health centres.

##### 15A

- (1) This section shall have effect for enabling a national of an EEA State to be employed for the purpose of enabling him to acquire the clinical experience under appropriate supervision which he needs in order to obtain a primary European qualification.

- (2) A national of an EEA State who, but for the acquisition of suitable clinical experience, has completed the training required for a primary European qualification, shall be entitled to be registered provisionally under this section.

- (3) Any person who—

- (a) is not a national of an EEA State; but

- (b) is, by virtue of a right conferred by article 11 of Regulation [(EEC) No. 1612/68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/1968/1612), or any other enforceable Community right, entitled to be treated, for the purposes of access to and the practice of the medical profession, no less favourably than a national of such a State,

shall be treated for the purposes of subsections (1) and (2) as if he were such a national.

- (4) Subsection (3) of section 15 above shall apply for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that.

- (5) For the purposes of subsection (2), a person has completed the training required for a primary European qualification, but for the acquisition of suitable clinical experience, where he has obtained a medical degree which guarantees that he has fulfilled the requirements of Article 23, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (c) of Directive [93/16/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1993/0016).

#### Full registration for eligible specialists and qualified general practitioners

##### 21A

- (1) Where a person satisfies the Registrar—

- (a) that he holds an acceptable overseas qualification other than a primary European qualification;

- (b) that he is an eligible specialist or a qualified general practitioner;

- (c) that he is of good character; and

- (d) that he has the necessary knowledge of English or is an exempt person,

that person shall, if the General Council think fit so to direct, be registered under this section as a fully registered medical practitioner.

- (2) In subsection (1)(b) above—

- “eligible specialist” means a person—who—has specialist medical qualifications awarded outside the United Kingdom in a medical specialty in which the United Kingdom awards a CCST, andhas satisfied the competent authority that those qualifications are equivalent to a CCST; orwho—has specialist medical qualifications awarded outside the United Kingdom in a specialty in which the United Kingdom does not award a CCST, orhas knowledge of or experience in any medical specialty derived from academic or research work,and has satisfied the competent authority that these give him a level of knowledge and skill consistent with practice as a consultant in that specialty in the National Health Service; and

- “qualified general practitioner” means a person who has been awarded a Certificate of Equivalent Experience by the Joint Committee on Postgraduate Training for General Practice.

- (3) In this section—

- “CCST” means a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training; and

- “competent authority” means the competent authority for the purpose of article 9(2) and (3) of the European Specialist Medical Qualifications Order 1995.

## PART IIIA — LICENCE TO PRACTISE AND REVALIDATION

### Duty of General Council to make regulations

#### Regulations as to licence to practise and revalidation

##### 29A

- (1) Any reference in this Act to a “licence to practise” is a reference to a licence granted under and in accordance with this Part to a medical practitioner by a licensing authority.

- (2) The General Council shall make regulations with respect to licences to practise.

- (3) The provisions made by regulations under subsection (2) above must include provision for or in connection with each of the matters specified in subsection (4) below.

- (4) Those matters are—

- (a) grant of a licence to practise;

- (b) refusal of a licence to practise;

- (c) withdrawal of a licence to practise; and

- (d) revalidation of a medical practitioner of a prescribed description as a condition of his continuing to hold a licence to practise.

- (5) In this Part—

- “licensing authority” means—the Registrar;a Registration Decisions Panel;such other committee of the General Council as may be prescribed; orsuch other officer of the General Council as may be prescribed;

- “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the General Council under subsection (2) above; and

- “revalidation” means evaluation of a medical practitioner’s fitness to practise.

### Grant, refusal and withdrawal of licence

##### 29B

- (1) Regulations under section 29A above shall provide for a licence to practise to be granted to a medical practitioner—

- (a) on first registration under this Act as a medical practitioner with either full registration or limited registration;

- (b) on being provisionally registered under this Act; and

- (c) in such other cases or circumstances as may be prescribed.

- (2) Regulations under section 29A above shall provide for the withdrawal of a licence to practise from a medical practitioner—

- (a) where the practitioner has failed to comply with prescribed requirements of regulations under section 29A above;

- (b) where the licence to practise was fraudulently procured or otherwise incorrectly granted;

- (c) where the medical practitioner requests that the licence to practise be withdrawn; and

- (d) in such other cases or circumstances as may be prescribed.

- (3) Regulations under section 29A above shall make provision as to the procedure to be followed in connection with the grant or refusal, or the withdrawal, of a licence to practise by a licensing authority.

- (4) If a licensing authority decides—

- (a) to refuse to grant a licence to practise to a medical practitioner; or

- (b) to withdraw a licence to practise from a medical practitioner,

the Registrar shall give the practitioner notice in accordance with subsection (5) below.

- (5) The notice required by subsection (4) above is notice of—

- (a) the decision;

- (b) the reasons given for the decision by the licensing authority concerned; and

- (c) the practitioner’s right of appeal under section 29F below.

- (6) Section 29H below applies in relation to a notice under subsection (4) above.

##### 29C

- (1) Regulations under section 29A above shall provide that where, in the course of revalidation, it appears to a licensing authority that the fitness to practise of the medical practitioner concerned may be impaired, the authority may refer the matter to the Investigation Committee.

- (2) If a matter is referred to the Investigation Committee in accordance with subsection (1) above, the licensing authority shall take no further action until the matter has been considered—

- (a) by the Investigation Committee; or

- (b) if it is referred by that Committee to a Fitness to Practise Panel, by such a Panel, and has been referred back to the authority.

### Restoration of licence

##### 29D

- (1) The General Council shall make regulations under section 29A above for and in connection with authorising or requiring a licensing authority, in such cases or circumstances as may be prescribed, to restore a licence to practise to a medical practitioner whose licence to practise has been withdrawn.

- (2) Regulations by virtue of subsection (1) above shall make provision as to the procedure to be followed in connection with the restoration, or the refusal of the restoration, of a licence to practise by a licensing authority.

- (3) If a licensing authority refuses to restore a licence to practise to a medical practitioner, the Registrar shall give the practitioner notice of—

- (a) the decision;

- (b) the reasons given for the decision by the licensing authority concerned; and

- (c) the practitioner’s right of appeal under section 29F below.

- (4) Section 29H below applies in relation to a notice under subsection (3) above.

### Supplementary provisions

##### 29E

- (1) Regulations under section 29A above may make provision for a licensing authority—

- (a) to refuse to grant a licence to practise to a medical practitioner;

- (b) to withdraw a licence to practise from a medical practitioner; or

- (c) to refuse to restore a licence to practise to a medical practitioner,

in any case where the medical practitioner does not provide the licensing authority with such evidence or information as the authority may reasonably request for any of the purposes specified in subsection (2) below.

- (2) The purposes are those of—

- (a) determining whether to grant a licence to practise to the practitioner;

- (b) revalidation of the practitioner;

- (c) determining whether to withdraw a licence to practise from the practitioner; and

- (d) determining whether to restore a licence to practise to the practitioner.

- (3) For the purpose of carrying out any function under sections 29A to 29D above in relation to a medical practitioner, a licensing authority may require—

- (a) any medical practitioner (other than that practitioner); or

- (b) any other person,

who, in the opinion of the authority, is able to supply information, or produce any document, which appears relevant to the discharge of any such function, to supply such information or produce such a document.

- (4) For the purpose of reviewing procedures relating to—

- (a) revalidation; or

- (b) the grant, withdrawal or restoration of a licence to practise,

a licensing authority may require any medical practitioner or other person to supply information or produce any document.

- (5) Nothing in subsection (3) or (4) above shall require or permit any disclosure of information which is prohibited by or under any other enactment.

- (6) But where information is held in a form in which the prohibition operates because the information is capable of identifying an individual, a licensing authority may, in exercising its functions under subsection (3) or (4) above, require that the information be put into a form which is not capable of identifying that individual.

- (7) In determining for the purposes of subsection (5) above whether a disclosure is not prohibited, by reason of being a disclosure of personal data which is exempt from the non-disclosure provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 by virtue of section 35(1) of that Act, it shall be assumed that the disclosure is required by or under this section.

- (8) Subsections (3) and (4) do not apply in relation to the supplying of information or the production of a document which a person could not be compelled to supply or produce in civil proceedings before the relevant court (within the meaning of section 40(5) below).

- (9) In this section “enactment” includes—

- (a) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament; and

- (b) any provision of, or any instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation.

##### 29F

- (1) If a licensing authority decides under this Part—

- (a) to refuse to grant a licence to practise to a medical practitioner;

- (b) to withdraw a licence to practise from a medical practitioner; or

- (c) to refuse to restore a licence to practise to a medical practitioner,

the practitioner may appeal to a Registration Appeals Panel.

- (2) Schedule 3B (which provides for the procedures to be followed before a Registration Appeals Panel) shall apply in relation to any appeal under subsection (1) above.

- (3) A decision under this Part to withdraw a licence to practise from a medical practitioner shall not be carried into effect—

- (a) until the time for bringing any appeal against the decision has expired without an appeal being brought; or

- (b) where an appeal is brought, until the date on which the appeal is finally disposed of or abandoned or fails by reason of its non-prosecution.

##### 29G

- (1) The General Council may publish guidance for medical practitioners relating to the information and documents to be provided, and any other requirements to be satisfied—

- (a) for the purposes of revalidation; or

- (b) for securing restoration of a licence to practise.

- (2) In preparing any such guidance in relation to revalidation, the General Council shall take into account such similarities as there may be between any information or documents to be provided, or any other requirements to be satisfied—

- (a) for the purposes of revalidation; and

- (b) for the purposes of any scheme for the appraisal of medical practitioners which applies within the health service, the Scottish health service or the Northern Ireland health service.

- (3) In subsection (2) above—

- “the health service” means the health service established in pursuance of the National Health Service Act 1946;

- “the Northern Ireland health service” means any service provided in pursuance of Article 4(a) of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972; and

- “the Scottish health service” means the health service established in pursuance of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1947.

##### 29H

- (1) This section applies to any notice required to be given to a medical practitioner under—

- (a) section 29B or 29D above; or

- (b) paragraph 6 or 7 of Schedule 3B to this Act.

- (2) Any such notice may be so given—

- (a) by delivering it to him;

- (b) by leaving it at his proper address;

- (c) by sending it by a registered post service; or

- (d) by sending it by a postal service which provides for the delivery of the notice by post to be recorded.

- (3) For the purposes of this section and of section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978 in its application to this section, a medical practitioner’s proper address shall be—

- (a) his address in the register; or

- (b) if the conditions in subsection (4) below are satisfied, his last known address.

- (4) The conditions are that—

- (a) the practitioner’s last known address differs from his address in the register; and

- (b) it appears to the body or person giving the notice that a letter sent to the practitioner at his last known address is more likely to reach him.

- (5) For the purposes of this section—

- (a) the giving of a notice effected by sending it by post shall be deemed to have been effected at the time when the letter containing it would be delivered in the ordinary course of post; and

- (b) so much of section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978 as relates to the time when service is deemed to have been effected shall not apply to a notice sent by post.

##### 29J

- (1) Regulations under section 29A above may provide for the charging of a fee to a medical practitioner in respect of the cost of—

- (a) his revalidation; or

- (b) the consideration of any application made by him for restoration of a licence to practise.

- (2) Any sum payable by a medical practitioner under subsection (1) above may be recovered by the General Council and, in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, shall be recoverable summarily as a civil debt.

- (3) Regulations under section 29A above may make different provision for different purposes, cases or circumstances.

- (4) Regulations under section 29A above shall not have effect until approved by order of the Privy Council.

- (5) Before making regulations under section 29A above, the General Council shall consult such bodies of persons representing medical practitioners, or medical practitioners of any description, as appear to the Council requisite to be consulted.

##### 31A

- (1) The General Council may make regulations—

- (a) providing for the erasure by the Registrar from the register of medical practitioners of the name of any person who applies, in the manner prescribed by the regulations, for his name to be erased from the register;

- (b) providing for the refusal by the Registrar of applications under paragraph (a) above in such cases and circumstances as may be prescribed by the regulations;

- (c) making provision (including provision requiring the approval of the General Council or of one of the statutory committees) for the restoration to the register of the name of any person whose name has been erased in accordance with regulations made in pursuance of paragraph (a) above.

- (2) Regulations under this section shall not have effect until approved by order of the Privy Council.

##### 35A

- (1) For the purpose of assisting the General Council or any of their committees in carrying out functions in respect of professional conduct, professional performance or fitness to practise, a person authorised by the Council may require—

- (a) a practitioner (except the practitioner in respect of whose professional conduct, professional performance or fitness to practise the information or document is sought); or

- (b) any other person,

who in his opinion is able to supply information or produce any document which appears relevant to the discharge of any such function, to supply such information or produce such a document.

- (2) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the relevant date, the General Council shall require, from a practitioner in respect of whom a decision mentioned in subsection (3) has been made, details of any person—

- (a) by whom the practitioner is employed to provide services in, or in relation to, any area of medicine; or

- (b) with whom he has an arrangement to do so.

- (3) For the purposes of this section and section 35B the relevant date is—

- (a) the date of a decision to refer a case in respect of a practitioner to the Preliminary Proceedings Committee in accordance with rules made under paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 4 to this Act;

- (b) where rules have been made under paragraph 1(1) or 5A(1) of Schedule 4 to this Act which provide for any of the following decisions—

- (i) to invite a practitioner to agree to an assessment of his professional performance;

- (ii) to invite a practitioner to agree to an assessment to determine whether his fitness to practise is seriously impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition;

- (iii) to notify a practitioner that medical reports received by the General Council appear to provide evidence that his fitness to practise may be seriously impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition,

the date of the decision in question.

- (4) Nothing in this section shall require or permit any disclosure of information which is prohibited by or under any other enactment.

- (5) But where information is held in a form in which the prohibition operates because the information is capable of identifying an individual, the person referred to in subsection (1) may, in exercising his functions under that subsection, require that the information be put into a form which is not capable of identifying that individual.

- (6) Subsection (1) shall not apply in relation to the supplying of information or the production of any document which a person could not be compelled to supply or produce in civil proceedings before the court (within the meaning of section 38).

- (7) For the purposes of subsection (4), “enactment” includes an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament.

- (8) For the purposes of this section and section 35B, a “practitioner” means a fully registered person, a provisionally registered person or a person registered with limited registration.

##### 35B

- (1) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the relevant date, the General Council shall notify the following of the making of a decision mentioned in section 35A(3) in respect of a practitioner—

- (a) the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers and the National Assembly for Wales; and

- (b) any person in the United Kingdom of whom the General Council are aware—

- (i) by whom the practitioner concerned is employed to provide services in, or in relation to, any area of medicine, or

- (ii) with whom he has an arrangement to do so.

- (2) The General Council may disclose to any person any information relating to a practitioner’s professional conduct, professional performance or fitness to practise which they consider it to be in the public interest to disclose.

##### 36A

- (1) Where the standard of professional performance of a fully registered person is found by the Committee on Professional Performance to have been seriously deficient, the Committee shall direct—

- (a) that his registration in the register shall be suspended (that is to say, shall not have effect) during such period not exceeding twelve months as may be specified in the direction; or

- (b) that his registration shall be conditional on his compliance, during such period not exceeding three years as may be specified in the direction, with the requirements so specified.

- (2) Where a fully registered person, whose registration is subject to conditions imposed under any provision of this section by the Committee on Professional Performance or under section 41A by the Interim Orders Committee or the Committee on Professional Performance, is judged by the Committee on Professional Performance to have failed to comply with any of the requirements imposed on him as conditions of his registration the Committee may, if they think fit, direct that his registration in the register shall be suspended during such period not exceeding twelve months as may be specified in the direction.

- (3) Where the Committee on Professional Performance have given a direction for suspension under any provision of this section the Committee may direct—

- (a) that the current period of suspension shall be extended for such further period from the time when it would otherwise expire as may be specified in the direction; or

- (b) that the registration of the person whose registration is suspended shall, as from the expiry (or termination under subsection (5)(b) below) of the current period of suspension, be conditional on his compliance, during such period not exceeding three years as may be specified in the direction, with such requirements so specified as the Committee think fit to impose for the protection of members of the public or in his interests;

but, subject to subsection (4) below, the Committee shall not extend any period of suspension under this section for more than twelve months at a time.

- (4) The Committee on Professional Performance may make a direction extending a period of suspension indefinitely where—

- (a) the period of suspension will, on the date on which the direction takes effect, have lasted for at least two years, and

- (b) the direction is made not more than two months before the date on which the period of suspension would otherwise expire.

- (5) Where the Committee on Professional Performance have made a direction for indefinite suspension, they—

- (a) shall review the suspension when requested to do so by the person whose registration is suspended (but not until two years after the date on which the direction takes effect and not more than once in any period of two years), and

- (b) having carried out such a review, may direct that the suspension be terminated.

- (6) Where the Committee on Professional Performance have given a direction for conditional registration, the Committee may—

- (a) direct that the current period of conditional registration shall be extended for such further period from the time when it would otherwise expire as may be specified in the direction;

- (b) revoke the direction or revoke or vary any of the conditions imposed by the direction; or

- (c) direct that the registration shall be suspended during such period not exceeding twelve months as may be specified in the direction;

but the Committee shall not extend any period of conditional registration under this section for more than three years at a time.

- (7) Where the Committee on Professional Performance give a direction under this section for suspension or for conditional registration, or vary the conditions imposed by a direction for conditional registration, the Registrar shall forthwith serve on the person to whom the direction applies a notification of the direction or of the variation and of his right to appeal against the decision in accordance with section 40 below.

- (8) In subsection (7) above the references to a direction for suspension and a direction for conditional registration include references to a direction extending a period of suspension or a period of conditional registration.

- (9) While a person’s registration in the register is suspended by virtue of this section he shall be treated as not being registered in the register notwithstanding that his name still appears in it.

- (10) This section applies to a provisionally registered person and to a person registered with limited registration whether or not the circumstances are such that he falls within the meaning in this Act of the expression “fully registered person”.

##### 41A

- (1) Where the Interim Orders Committee are satisfied that it is necessary for the protection of members of the public or is otherwise in the public interest, or is in the interests of a fully registered person, for the registration of that person to be suspended or to be made subject to conditions, the Committee may make an order—

- (a) that his registration in the register shall be suspended (that is to say, shall not have effect) during such period not exceeding eighteen months as may be specified in the order (an “interim suspension order”); or

- (b) that his registration shall be conditional on his compliance, during such period not exceeding eighteen months as may be specified in the order, with such requirements so specified as the Committee think fit to impose (an “order for interim conditional registration”).

- (2) Subject to subsection (9), where the Interim Orders Commitee have made an order under subsection (1), the Committee—

- (a) shall review it within the period of six months beginning on the date on which the order was made, and shall thereafter, for so long as the order continues in force, further review it—

- (i) before the end of the period of six months beginning on the date of the decision of the immediately preceding review; or

- (ii) if after the end of the period of three months beginning on the date of the decision of the immediately preceding review the person concerned requests an earlier review, as soon as practicable after that request; and

- (b) may review it where new evidence relevant to the order has become available after the making of the order.

- (3) Where an interim suspension order or an order for interim conditional registration has been made in relation to any person under any provision of this section (including this subsection), the Interim Orders Committee, the Professional Conduct Committee, the Health Committee or the Committee on Professional Performance may, subject to subsection (4)—

- (a) revoke the order or revoke any condition imposed by the order;

- (b) vary any condition imposed by the order;

- (c) if satisfied that to do so is necessary for the proection of members of the public or is otherwise in the public interest, or is in the interests of the person concerned, replace an order for interim conditional registration with an interim suspension order having effect for the remainder of the term of the former;

- (d) if satisfied that the public interest, including the protection of members of the public, or the interests of the person concerned would be adequately served by an order for interim conditional registration, replace an interim suspension order with an order for interim conditional registration having effect for the remainder of the term of the former.

- (4) No order under subsection (1) or (3)(b) to (d) shall be made by any Committee in respect of any person unless he has been afforded an opportunity of appearing before the Committee and being heard on the question whether such an order should be made in his case; and for the purposes of this subsection a person may be represented before the Committee by counsel or a solicitor, or (if rules made under paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to this Act so provide and he so elects) by a person of such other description as may be specified in the rules.

- (5) If an order is made under any provision of this section the Registrar shall without delay serve a notification of the order on the person to whose registration it relates.

- (6) The General Council may apply to the court for an order made by the Interim Orders Committee under subsection (1) or (3) to be extended, and may apply again for further extensions.

- (7) On such an application the court may extend (or further extend) for up to 12 months the period for which the order has effect.

- (8) In this section, references to an interim suspension order and an order for interim conditional registration include such an order as so extended.

- (9) For the purposes of subsection (2) the first review after the court’s extension of an order made by the Interim Orders Committee or after a replacement order made by the Interim Orders Committee under subsection (3)(c) or (d) shall take place—

- (a) if the order (or the order which has been replaced) had not been reviewed at all under subsection (2), within the period of six months beginning on the date on which the court ordered the extension or on which a replacement order under subsection (3)(c) or (d) was made; and

- (b) if it had been reviewed under the provision, within the period of three months beginning on that date.

- (10) Where an order has effect under any provision of this section, the court may—

- (a) in the case of an interim suspension order, terminate the suspension;

- (b) in the case of an order for interim conditional registration, revoke or vary any condition imposed by the order;

- (c) in either case, substitute for the period specified in the order (or in the order extending it) some other period which could have been specified in the order when it was made (or in the order extending it),

and the decision of the court under any application under this subsection shall be final.

- (11) While a person’s registration in the register is suspended by virtue of an interim suspension order under this section he shall be treated as not being registered in the register notwithstanding that his name still appears in the register.

- (12) This section applies to a provisionally registered person and to a person registered with limited registration whether or not the circumstances are such that he falls within the meaning in this Act of the expression “fully registered person”.

- (13) In this section “the court” has the same meaning as in section 38.

##### 41B

- (1) This section applies where the Professional Conduct Committee, the Committee on Professional Performance or the Health Committee have made an order under section 41A(3)(c) or (d).

- (2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), any Committee referred to in subsection (1) may—

- (a) do any of the things referred to in section 41A(3)(a) to (d) in relation to the order; and

- (b) before the expiry of the order, extend it or further extend it.

- (3) Subsection (2)(b) applies equally to a replacement order made by one of those Committees by virtue of section 41A(3)(c) or (d) as applied by subsection (2)(a).

- (4) An order may not be extended under this section for more than three months at a time.

- (5) Subsections (5) and (10) to (13) of section 41A apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that section.

- (6) For the purposes of rules made under paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 for the Committees referred to in subsection (1), “proceedings” in that paragraph includes proceedings under this section.

### Suspension or removal from office of members

##### 4A

- (1) The General Council shall by rules make provision for the suspension or removal from office of a member by the General Council in such circumstances as may be specified in the rules.

- (2) Rules under sub-paragraph (1) above shall provide for an elected member or an appointed member to be removed from office if he ceases—

- (a) to be registered; or

- (b) to hold a licence to practise.

- (3) Standing orders of the General Council shall make provision for the procedure by which a member may be suspended or removed from office.

- (4) No rules under sub-paragraph (1) above shall come into force until approved by order of the Privy Council.

### Registration of members’ private interests

##### 4B

- (1) The General Council must establish and maintain a system for the declaration and registration of private interests of members of the Council.

- (2) The General Council must publish entries recorded in the register of members’ private interests.

##### 9A

In exercising their functions, the General Council shall co-operate wherever appropriate and reasonably practicable with public authorities or other bodies or persons concerned with—

- (a) the employment (whether or not under a contract of service) of registered medical practitioners;

- (b) the education of medical practitioners, prospective medical practitioners or other health care professionals;

- (c) the regulation of other health or social care professions; or

- (d) the regulation of health services.

##### 9B

- (1) For the purposes of ensuring that registered medical practitioners and the public are informed about the General Council and the exercise by them of their functions, the Council shall publish or provide in such manner as they think fit information about the Council and the exercise of their functions.

- (2) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) above authorises or requires the publication or provision of information if the publication or provision of that information is—

- (a) prohibited by any enactment; or

- (b) would constitute or be punishable as a contempt of court.

- (3) In sub-paragraph (2) above “enactment” includes—

- (a) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament; and

- (b) any provision of, or any instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation.

### The Interim Orders Committee

##### 19A

Subject to the power of the Committee under paragraph 25 to co-opt members, the Interim Orders Committee shall be constituted as provided by the General Council by rules under this paragraph.

### The Assessment Referral Committee

##### 21A

Subject to the power of the Committee under paragraph 25 to co-opt members, the Assessment Referral Committee shall be constituted as provided by the General Council by rules under this paragraph.

### The Committee on Professional Performance

##### 21B

Subject to the power of the Committee under paragraph 25 to co-opt members, the Committee on Professional Performance shall be constituted as provided by the General Council by rules under this paragraph.

##### 23A

Rules under paragraph 19A above shall secure that a person who sits as a member of the Preliminary Proceedings Committee, the Assessment Referral Committee, the Professional Conduct Committee, the Committee on Professional Performance or the Health Committee shall not sit as a member of the Interim Orders Committee in any subsequent proceedings on that case.

### Austria

“Doktor der gesamten Heilkunde”(diploma of doctor of medicine) awarded by a university faculty of medicine and “Diplom über die spezifische Ausbildung in der Allgemeinmedizin”(diploma of specialist training in general medicine), or “Facharztdiplom”(diploma as a specialist doctor) issued by the competent authority.

“ Diplôme légal de docteur en médecine, chirurgie et accochements/Wettelijk diploma van doctor in de genees-, heel-en verloskunde” (diploma of doctor of medicine, surgery and obstetrics required by law) awarded by the university faculties of medicine, the Central Examining Board or the State University Education Examining Board.

“ Bevis for bestaet laegevidenskabelig embedseksamen” (diploma of doctor of medicine required by law) awarded by a university faculty of medicine and “dokumentation for gennemfort praktisk uddannelse” (certificate of practical training issued by the competent authorities of the health service).

### Finland

“Todistus lääketieteen lisensiaatin tutkinnosta/bevis om medicine licentiat examen”(certificate of the degree of licentiate in medicine) awarded by a university faculty of medicine and a certificate of practical training issued by the competent public health authorities.

“Πτυχίο Ιατρικής”(degree in medicine) awarded by—

### Iceland

“Próf í læknisfrædi fra læknadeild Háskóla Íslands”(diploma from the medical faculty of the University of Iceland) and a certificate of practical training in a hospital of at least 12 months issued by the chief medical doctor.

A primary qualification granted in the Republic of Ireland after passing a qualifying examination held by a competent examining body and a certificate of experience granted by that body which give entitlement to registration as a fully registered medical practitioner.

“Diploma di laurea in medicina e chirurgia”(diploma of graduate in medicine and surgery) awarded by a university, accompanied by a “diploma di abilitazione all’ esercizio della medicina e chirurgia”(diploma conferring the right to practise medicine and surgery) awarded by the State Examining Commission.

### Liechtenstein

The diplomas, certificates and other titles awarded in another State to which Directive [93/16/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1993/0016) applies and listed in article 3 of that directive, accompanied by a certificate on the completed practical training issued by the competent authorities.

“Universitair getuigschrift van arts”(university certificate of doctor).

### Norway

“Bevis for bestått medisinsk embetseksamen”(diploma of the degree cand. med.) awarded by a university faculty of medicine and a certificate of practical training issued by the competent public health authorities.

### Portugal

“Carta de curso de licenciatura em medicina” (diploma confirming the completion of medical studies) awarded by a University and the “Diploma comprovativo de conclusaÃo do internato geral” (diploma confirming the completion of general internship) awarded by the competent authorities of the Ministry of Health.

### Spain

“TıÁtulo de Licenciado en Medicina y CirugıÁa” (University degree in medicine and surgery) awarded by the Ministry of Education and Science or the rector of a university.

### Sweden

“Läkarexamen”(university diploma in medicine) awarded by a university faculty of medicine and a certificate of practical training issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare.

### Professional performance: assessments

##### 5A

- (1) The General Council may make rules—

- (a) authorising the giving of directions by any of—

- (i) the Assessment Referral Committee,

- (ii) the Committee on Professional Performance,

- (iii) such other persons as may be specified in the rules,

requiring an assessment of the standard of a registered person’s professional performance to be carried out;

- (b) specifying circumstances in which such an assessment may be carried out otherwise than in accordance with a direction.

- (2) An assessment carried out by virtue of this paragraph shall be carried out by an Assessment Panel in accordance with rules under this paragraph; and the rules shall, in particular, provide—

- (a) for the constitution and proceedings of Assessment Panels;

- (b) for the procedures to be followed by such panels in carrying out assessments;

- (c) for the procedures to be followed following the making of a report by an Assessment Panel.

- (3) Rules under this paragraph may authorise the Committee on Professional Performance to make directions of a kind which may be made under section 36A of this Act, for the suspension of or the attachment of conditions to a person’s registration, where the person fails to comply with reasonable requirements imposed by an Assessment Panel for the purposes of carrying out an assessment of the standard of his professional performance in accordance with a direction of the Committee.

- (4) An appeal shall lie to the court (within the meaning of section 38 of this Act) from any direction of the Committee on Professional Performance given by virtue of sub-paragraph (3) above, and on an appeal under this sub-paragraph the court may–

- (a) quash the direction,

- (b) substitute for the direction any other direction which the Committee could have made, or

- (c) remit a case to the Committee to be disposed of in accordance with the court’s directions;

and the decision of the court on any appeal under this sub-paragraph shall be final.

- (5) An Assessment Panel, for the purposes of carrying out an assessment of the standard of a person’s professional performance—

- (a) may require the production of, inspect and take copies of any records (in whatever form they are held) arising out of or relating to the person’s professional practice;

- (b) where such records are kept otherwise than in legible form, may require a copy of them to be given to the panel in legible form.

- (6) A person who, without reasonable excuse, obstructs an Assessment Panel in the execution of their powers under sub-paragraph (5) above shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

- (7) Nothing in this paragraph shall require or permit any disclosure of information which is prohibited by or under any other enactment; but where information is held in a form in which the prohibition operates by reason of the fact that the information is capable of identifying an individual, an Assessment Panel may, in exercising their powers under sub-paragraph (5) above, require that the information be put into a form in which it is not capable of identifying an individual.

- (8) Sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) of paragraph 1 above shall apply in relation to rules made under this paragraph as they apply in relation to rules under that paragraph.

##### 5B

- (1) A justice of the peace (including, in Scotland, a sheriff) may issue a warrant under this paragraph if satisfied by the evidence on oath of at least two members of an Assessment Panel that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the panel will require a warrant for the purposes of carrying out an assessment required by virtue of rules made under paragraph 5A above.

- (2) A warrant under this paragraph shall authorise one or more members of the Assessment Panel (who must, if so required, produce documents identifying themselves) together with any constables—

- (a) to enter any building specified in the warrant, but not a dwelling-house, using such force as is reasonably necessary for the purpose, and

- (b) to search the premises for the purposes of the exercise of the powers under paragraph 5A(5) above.

- (3) A warrant under this paragraph shall continue in force until the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which it is issued.

- (4) A person who intentionally obstructs the exercise of any rights conferred by a warrant issued under this paragraph shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

##### 14

In this Schedule “party”, in relation to proceedings before the Interim Orders Committee, means any person to whose registration the proceedings relate, or the Solicitor to the General Council.

## Editorial notes

[^c13413201]: Act: power to modify conferred (15.3.2000) by [1999 c. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/8), [s. 60(1)(2)(a)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/8/section/60/1/2/a/4), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/8/schedule/3); [S.I. 2000/779](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/779), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/779/article/2/1)

[^c17715051]: S. 1(1A) inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/b), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13413241]: Words in s. 1(3) substituted (1.1.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/2/a); [S.I. 1996/1631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1631), [art. 2(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1631/article/2/3/b)

[^c13413251]: Word in s. 1(3) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/3/a)

[^c13413261]: Words in s. 1(3) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 3(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/3/b)

[^c13413271]: Words in s. 1(3) inserted (1.1.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 2(b)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/2/b/c); [S.I. 1996/1631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1631), [art. 2(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1631/article/2/3/b)

[^c13413291]: Words in s. 2(2)(d) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/1)

[^c13413311]: The reference for Regulation (EEC) 1612/68 is OJ No L257, 19.10.68, p.1.

[^c13413371]: S. 4(2)(aa) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1841](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1841), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1841/article/2)

[^c13413381]: Words in s. 4(3)(b) inserted (30.3.1992) by [Medical Qualifications (Amendment) Act 1991 (c. 38, SIF 83:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/38), [s. 1(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/38/section/1/a); [S.I. 1992/804](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/804), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/804/article/2) Words in s. 4(3)(c) inserted (30.3.1992) by [Medical Qualifications (Amendment) Act 1991 (c. 38, SIF 83:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/38), [s. 1(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/38/section/1/b); [S.I. 1992/804](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/804), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/804/article/2)

[^c13413401]: S. 4(5) inserted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/2)

[^c13413411]: S. 5(2A)(2B) inserted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/3/2)

[^c17715081]: Words in s. 10(1) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13413451]: S. 10(2)(a)-(c) and the preceding dash inserted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 35(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/35/2); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413591]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

[^c13413601]: S. 11(3)(a) and the preceding dash inserted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 35(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/35/3); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413611]: S. 11(3)(b) and preceding word inserted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 35(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/35/3); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413621]: Words in s. 11(4) substituted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 41(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/41/10), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 61(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/61/2); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/b), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413631]: Definition in s. 11(4) inserted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 35(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/35/4/a); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413641]: [1977 c. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/49).

[^c13413651]: [1978 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/29).

[^c13413661]: [S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I.14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1972/1265).

[^c13413671]: S. 11(4): s. 11(4)(a)(b) and the preceding dash inserted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 35(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/35/4/b); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413681]: S. 11(4A) inserted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 35(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/35/5); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413691]: S. 11(5) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/3)

[^c13413701]: Words in s. 11(5) inserted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 35(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/35/6); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413711]: S. 11(7) inserted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 35(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/35/7); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413891]: [1977 c. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/49).

[^c13413901]: [1978 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/29).

[^c13413911]: [S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I.14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1972/1265).

[^c13413921]: S. 12(4) inserted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/4)

[^c13413931]: Words in s. 13(1)(2)(3)(a) substituted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 41(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/41/10), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/61/3); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/b), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413961]: S. 14(3) inserted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/5)

[^c13413971]: Words in s. 15(3) substituted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 41(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/41/10), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 61(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/61/4); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/b), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c13413981]: S. 15A inserted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/3)

[^c13413991]: OJ No. L257, 19.10.68, p. 1.

[^c13414001]: OJ No. L165, 7.7.93, p. 1.

[^c13414021]: Words in s. 16(1) substituted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/1)

[^c17715181]: Words in s. 16(1)(c) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/f), [9(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/9/2) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13414031]: Words in s. 16(2) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/6)

[^c13414061]: S. 17 substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/4/1)

[^c13414071]: Words in s. 18(1) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 5(1)(a)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/5/1/a/b)

[^c13414091]: Words in s. 18(2) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 5(2)(a)-(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/5/2/a)

[^c13414141]: Words in s. 18(3) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 5(3)(a)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/5/3/a/b)

[^c13414161]: Words in s. 18(4)(5) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 5(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/5/4)

[^c13414181]: S. 18(6) inserted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 5(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/5/5)

[^c17823211]: S. 19 substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)((d), {6(2)} (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c17715231]: S. 20 omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17715251]: Words in s. 21(1) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/4/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17715331]: Words in s. 21(2) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/4/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17715351]: S. 21(2A) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(4)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/4/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13414241]: Words in s. 21(3) substituted (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 41(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/41/10), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 61(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/61/5); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/b), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule)

[^c17715391]: S. 22(1)(a) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/6/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13414251]: Words in s. 22(1)(c) inserted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 6(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/6/5)

[^c17715411]: Words in s. 22(1)(c) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/6/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17715431]: S. 22(1A) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(6)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/6/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17715491]: Words in s. 24(3)(a) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/7) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17727591]: Words in s. 25 omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/8) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17727611]: Words in s. 26(1) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(9)(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/9/a/i) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17727641]: Words in s. 26(1) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(9)(a)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/9/a/ii) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17727681]: S. 26(1)(a) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(9)(a)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/9/a/iii) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17727701]: Words in s. 26(1)(b) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(9)(a)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/9/a/iv) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17727721]: Words in s. 26(2) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(9)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/9/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17727761]: Words in s. 27(1)(a) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(10)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/10/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17727801]: Word in s. 27(1)(b) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(10)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/10/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17823491]: S. 27(1)(d) and preceding word inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(10)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/10/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c18727641]: S. 28(2)(b) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/k), [16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/16/2), [Sch. 2 para. 3(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2/a)

[^c18727651]: Words in s. 29(2)(c) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/k), [16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/16/2), [Sch. 2 para. 3(2)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2/b/i)

[^c18727661]: Words in s. 29(3)(a) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/k), [16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/16/2), [Sch. 2 para. 3(2)(b)(ii)(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2/b/ii/aa)

[^c18727671]: S. 29(3)(b) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/k), [16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/16/2), [Sch. 2 para. 3(2)(b)(ii)(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2/b/ii/bb)

[^c18727681]: Words in s. 29(3)(c) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/k), [16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/16/2), [Sch. 2 para. 3(2)(b)(ii)(cc)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2/b/ii/cc)

[^c19101271]: S. 21A inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/d), [6(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/6/5) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17845121]: Word in s. 30(1) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/e), [7(2)(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/2/a/i) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13414301]: Words in s. 30(1)(a)(b) substituted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/2)

[^c17845141]: Words in s. 30(1)(a) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/e), [7(2)(a)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/2/a/ii) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13414321]: Words in s. 30(1)(d) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/7)

[^c17845181]: Words in s. 30(2)(3) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/e), [7(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/2/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13414331]: Words in s. 31(4) inserted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/3)

[^c13414341]: S. 31A inserted (18.5.2000) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/2); [S.I. 2000/1344](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1344), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1344/article/2)

[^c13414361]: S. 32(2)(b) and preceding word repealed (18.5.2000) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/3); [S.I. 2000/1344](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1344), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1344/article/2)

[^c13414381]: Words in s. 32(5) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/8)

[^c13414401]: Words in s. 35 inserted (1.5.1996) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/4); [S.I. 1996/271](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/schedule)

[^c13414411]: Ss. 35A, 35B inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/4)

[^c13414421]: Ss. 35A, 35B inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/4)

[^c13414451]: Words in s. 36(1)(a) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/5/a)

[^c13414461]: Words in s. 36(2) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 5(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/5/b)

[^c13414471]: Words in s. 36(2) inserted (1.5.1996) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/5); [S.I. 1996/271](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/schedule)

[^c13414501]: S. 36(A) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/1); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13414511]: S. 36(A) extended (1.7.1997) by [S.I. 1997/1529](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1529), [Sch. Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1529/schedule/part/VI) rule. 29(1)

[^c13414521]: Words in s. 36A(2) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/6)

[^c13414591]: Words in s. 37(2) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/7)

[^c13414601]: Words in s. 37(2) inserted (1.5.1996) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 6(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/6/2/b); [S.I. 1996/271](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/schedule)

[^c13414611]: Words in s. 37(3)(b) inserted (1.5.1996) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 6(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/6/3/a); [S.I. 1996/271](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/schedule)

[^c13414621]: Words in s. 37 substituted (1.5.1996) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 6(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/6/3/b); [S.I. 1996/271](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/schedule)

[^c13414641]: S. 37(3A)(3B) inserted (1.5.1996) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/6/4); [S.I. 1996/271](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/schedule)

[^c13414651]: Words in s. 38(1) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 7(2)(a)-(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/7/2/a); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13414681]: Words in s. 38(2) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 7(3)(a)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/7/3/a/b); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13414701]: Words in s. 38(3) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 7(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/7/4); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13414831]: S. 40(1)(aa) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/8/2); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13414841]: S. 40(1)(d)(e) and word “or” immediately preceding added (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 8(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/8/a)

[^c13415001]: Words in s. 40(11) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 8(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/8/8); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13415081]: Words in s. 41(1) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 9(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/9/a)

[^c13415091]: Words in s. 41(2)(a) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 9(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/9/b)

[^c13415101]: Words in s. 41(2)(b) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 9(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/9/c)

[^c13415111]: Words in s. 41(3) inserted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/5)

[^c13415131]: S. 41(5)-(8) added (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 9(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/9/d)

[^c13415151]: Ss. 41A, 41B inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/10)

[^c13415161]: Ss. 41A, 41B inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/10)

[^c13415231]: S. 42(3) substituted (3.8.2000) for s. 42(3)-(8) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/11)

[^c13415251]: Words in s. 43 inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/12)

[^c13415261]: Words in s. 43 inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s.4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/9); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13415271]: Words in s. 44(1) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 9(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/9/a)

[^c13415281]: Words in s. 44(2) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 9(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/9/b)

[^c13415291]: Words in s. 44(7) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 9(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/9/c)

[^c13415341]: Words in s. 45(1) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 10(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/10/a)

[^c13415351]: Words in s. 45(1)(4) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 10(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/10/b)

[^c13415371]: Words in s. 45(3)(a) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 13(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/13/a)

[^c13415381]: Words in s. 45(3)(b) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 13(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/13/b)

[^c13415401]: S. 45(5)-(8) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 13(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/13/c)

[^c13415441]: Words in s. 46(2) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/11)

[^c13415491]: Words in s. 47(3) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 10(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/10/a); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13415501]: Words in s. 47(3) substituted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 10(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/10/b); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13415511]: Words in s. 47(3) substituted (1.5.1996) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para 10(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/10/c); [S.I. 1996/271](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/271/schedule)

[^c13415521]: Words in s. 47(3) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/14)

[^c13415571]: Words in s. 49(1) repealed (5.11.1993) by [1993 c. 50](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/50), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/50/section/1/1), [Sch. 1 Pt. XIV](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/50/schedule/1/part/XIV).

[^c13415581]: Words in s. 49(2) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/12)

[^c13415591]: Words in s. 53(2)(c) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/11); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13415701]: S. 55 renumbered as s. 55(1) (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/13/1)

[^c13415711]: Definition in s. 55(1) inserted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 13(2)(a)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/13/2/a/b)

[^c18762251]: S. 55(1): definition of "exempt person" inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(6)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/6/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13415731]: Definition in s. 55(1) repealed (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 13(2)(c)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/13/2/c/f)

[^c19105601]: In s. 55(1) in definition of "fully registered person" words substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/6/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13415741]: Words in s. 55(1) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 13(2)(d)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/13/2/d/e)

[^c13415751]: In s. 55(1) in para. (a) of definition of "fully registered person" words inserted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/6/a)

[^c18762331]: S. 55(1): definition of "professional performance" inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(6)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/6/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13415771]: In s. 55(1) in definition of "provisionally registered" word inserted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/6/b)

[^c19105581]: In s. 55(1) definition of "recognised overseas qualification" omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/6/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c18762351]: S. 55(1): definition of "revalidation" inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(6)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/6/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13415781]: Definition in s. 55(1) repealed (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 13(2)(c)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/13/2/c/f)

[^c13415791]: S. 55(2) inserted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 13(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/13/3)

[^c13415821]: [1978 c. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30).

[^c13415831]: [1956 c. 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1956/76).

[^c13415841]: [1978 c. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/12).

[^c13415851]: [S.I. 1977/827](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1977/827).

[^c17714891]: Pt. IIIA inserted (17.12.2002 for s. 29G(1)(a)(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/g), [10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/10) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c23358151]: Sch. 1 para. 2(1A) inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/c), [4(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/4/3/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c23358111]: Sch. 1 para. 2(4) substituted (17.12.2002 for specified purposes, otherwise coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/c), [4(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/4/3/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c23358191]: Sch. 1 para. 2(5)(5A) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 2(5) (17.12.2002 for specified purposes, otherwise coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/c), [4(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/4/3/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17967531]: Sch. 1 para. 3(1)(2) substituted (17.12.2002 for specified purposes, otherwise coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/c), [4(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/4/4) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17967551]: Sch. 1 para. 4(3) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/c), [4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/4/5) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17968901]: Sch. 1 para. 7 substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/c), [4(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/4/7) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c19107071]: Sch. 1 paras. 4A, 4B and cross-headings inserted (17.12.2002 for specified purposes, otherwise coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I.) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/c), [4(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/4/6) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17970171]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 11 substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/f), [9(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/9/3) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17969241]: Italic heading immediately preceding Sch. 1 para. 9 substituted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/7/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17969141]: Sch. 1 paras. 9A, 9B inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/7/a) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17969091]: Sch. 1 para. 13 substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/c), [4(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/4/8) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17969261]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 16(2) omitted (17.12.2002) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(7)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/7/b/i) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17969301]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 16(3) inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(7)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/7/b/ii) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17969321]: Sch. 1 para. 16(4) inserted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(7)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/7/b/iii) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17969341]: Sch. 1 para. 17 substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(7)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/7/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13415881]: Sch. 1 para. 18(3) substituted by [S.I. 1991/1997](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1997), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1997/regulation/2), [Sch. para.50](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1997/schedule/paragraph/50) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1997/regulation/4))

[^c13415901]: Sch. 1 para. 19A inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/a)

[^c18762021]: Sch. 1 Pt. III: paras. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c13415891]: Sch. 1 para. 19A and cross-heading inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/a)

[^c18762031]: Sch. 1 Pt. III: paras. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c18762041]: Sch. 1 Pt. III: paras. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c13415921]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 21 inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/b)

[^c18762051]: Sch. 1 Pt. III: paras. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c13415941]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 21A inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/b)

[^c13415931]: Sch. 1 Pt. III paras. 21A, 21B inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/12); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c18762061]: Sch. 1 Pt. III: paras. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c13415951]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 21B inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/b)

[^c18762071]: Sch. 1 Pt. III: paras. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c13415961]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 22 inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/b)

[^c18762081]: Sch. 1 Pt. III: paras. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c13415981]: Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 23 substituted (1.1.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/13); [S.I. 1996/1631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1631), [art. 2(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1631/article/2/3/b)

[^c13415991]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 23 inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/c)

[^c18762091]: Sch. 1 Pt. III: paras. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c13416001]: Sch. 1 para. 23A inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/d)

[^c18762101]: Sch. 1 Pt. III: paras. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 substituted (coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c13416021]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 24 inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/e)

[^c13416031]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 24 inserted (1.9.1996) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/14); [S.I. 1996/1631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1631), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1631/article/2/1/b)

[^c13416041]: Sch. 1 para. 25(2) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 15(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/15/f)

[^c17969701]: Sch. 1 para. 26(2)(2A) substituted (17.12.2002) for Sch. 1 para. 26(2) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(7)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/7/d) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17970141]: Sch. 1 para. 29 substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/h), [15(7)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/7/e) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13416181]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 1(1) substituted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/7/a)

[^c17970211]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 2(1)(a) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(f)(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/f/h), [9(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/9/4/a), [15(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/1) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13416191]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 2(1)(a) substituted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/7/b)

[^c17970231]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 2(1)(b) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/f), [9(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/9/4/b) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c17970251]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 2(2)(a) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/f), [9(4)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/9/4/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13416211]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 3(1)(2)(b) substituted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(7)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/7/c)

[^c13416231]: Sch. 3 para. 3(3) inserted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 14(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/14/1)

[^c13416251]: Sch. 3 para. 5(1) replaced by paras. 5(1)(1A) (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 14(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/14/2)

[^c13416261]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(1) substituted (4.12.2000) by [S.I. 2000/3041](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041), [reg. 4(7)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3041/regulation/4/7/c)

[^c17970471]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(2) substituted (17.12.2002) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/f), [9(5)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/9/5/c) (with transitional provisions in [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^c13416281]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(2) substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/14/3)

[^c13416271]: Words in the heading to Sch. 3 para. 7 substituted (10.7.1996) by [S.I. 1996/1591](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/regulation/7), [Sch. 2 para. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1591/schedule/2/paragraph/14/3)

[^c13416311]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 1(1) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 16(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/16/a)

[^c13416321]: Words in Sch. 4 para 1(1) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/15); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416331]: Sch. 4 para. 1(1A) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 16(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/16/b)

[^c13416341]: Sch. 4 para. 1(2A)(2B) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/16); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416351]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 1(2B)(b) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 16(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/16/c)

[^c13416431]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(1)-(3) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 16(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/16/d)

[^c13416441]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 2 inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/17); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416451]: [1981 c. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/53).

[^c13416461]: [1978 c. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/23).

[^c13416531]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(a) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 16(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/16/e)

[^c13416541]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 3 inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/18); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416561]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(1) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 19(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/19/a); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416571]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(2)(3) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 19(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/19/b); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416601]: Sch. 4 paras. 5A, 5B inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/20); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416661]: Sch. 4 para. 7; functions of the Lord Advocate transferred to the Secretary of State (19.5.1999) and the property, rights and liabilities of the Lord Advocate in connection with the said functions transferred to the Secretary of State for Scotland by [S.I. 1999/678](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule) Sch. 4 para. 7; certain functions conferred on a Minister of the Crown will be exercisable (1.7.1999) by the Scottish Ministers instead of by the Minister of the Crown by [S.I. 1999/1750](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1).

[^c13416671]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 7(1) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 16(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/16/f)

[^c13416681]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 7(1)(4) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 21(a)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/21/a/b); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416691]: Sch. 4 para. 7(1)(a)(b)(c) substituted by [Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/41), [s. 71(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/41/section/71/2), [Sch. 10 para. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/41/schedule/10/paragraph/53)

[^c13416701]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 7(4) inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 16(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/16/g)

[^c13416781]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 8(1) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 22(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/22/a); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416791]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 8(1) substituted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 16(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/16/h)

[^c13416801]: [1978 c. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30).

[^c18024841]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9 inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/23); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416821]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(1) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 24(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/24/a); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416831]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(1) substituted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 24(b)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/24/b/c); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416851]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 11(1)(3) inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 25(a)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/25/a/b/i); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416871]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 11(3) substituted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 25(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/25/b/ii); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416881]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 12 inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/26); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416891]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 13 inserted (1.7.1997) by [1995 c. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51), [s. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/section/4), [Sch. para. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/51/schedule/paragraph/27); [S.I. 1997/1315](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1315/article/2)

[^c13416901]: Sch. 4 para. 14 inserted (3.8.2000) by [S.I. 2000/1803](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803), [art. 16(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1803/article/16/i)

[^c18771881]: Sch. 4 substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(3)) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2/3), [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/14), (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c13416911]: Sch. 5 paras.1, 19 repealed by [Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24, SIF 83:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/24), [s. 54(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/24/section/54/2/3), [Sch. 6 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/24/schedule/6/part/I)

[^c13416921]: [1959 c. 72](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1959/72).

[^c13416941]: Sch. 5 para. 4 repealed by [S.I. 1986/595 (N.I. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1986/595), [art. 138](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1986/595/article/138), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1986/595/schedule/7)

[^c13416931]: [1960 c. 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1960/61).

[^c13416951]: [1968 c. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/67).

[^c13416961]: [1969 c. 6 (N.I.)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apni/1969/6).

[^c13416971]: [1970 c. 11 (N.I.)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apni/1970/11).

[^c13416981]: [1971 c. 32 (N.I.)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apni/1971/32).

[^c13416991]: [1971 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/38).

[^c13417001]: [S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1972/1265).

[^c13417011]: [1972 c. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/41).

[^c13417021]: [1972 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/66).

[^c13417031]: [S.I. 1976/1041 (N.I. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1976/1041).

[^c13417041]: [S.I. 1976/1213 (N.I. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1976/1213).

[^c13417051]: [S.I. 1976/1214 (N.I. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1976/1214).

[^c13417061]: [1977 c. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/49).

[^c13417071]: [1978 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/29).

[^c13417091]: Sch. 5 paras.1, 19 repealed by [Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24, SIF 83:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/24), [s. 54(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/24/section/54/2/3), [Sch. 6 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/24/schedule/6/part/I)

[^c13417081]: [1978 c. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30).

[^c13417101]: Words substituted by [Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24, SIF 83:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/24), [s. 54(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/24/section/54/1), [Sch. 5 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/24/schedule/5/paragraph/15)

[^c13417111]: [S.I. 1979/289](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1979/289).

[^c13417131]: [1969 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/40).

[^c13417141]: [1969 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/40).

[^c13417151]: [S.I. 1952/2050](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1952/2050).

[^key-061735d5e1947c4bd965c24c9442ea0c]: S. 40(1A) inserted (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/2/b), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-15a1d8139ac5caaa5176fc14c1357c74]: S. 40(1)(c) repealed (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/2/a), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3), [Sch. 9 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/9/part/2); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a/c) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-ee952359a333e067826ea2baaa20fa9b]: S. 40(7)(8) substituted (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/2/e), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-41f594d046be2ed173f0dc06e72f1e28]: S. 40(9)(10) repealed (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/2/d), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3), [Sch. 9 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/9/part/2); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a/c) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-934c89f10c371d566fb0481de8c7c7be]: Words in s. 40(11) substituted (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [s. 42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3), [Sch. 8 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/8/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/b) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-865ae6bef898a8840a6989c10a200457]: S. 40(3)-(3B) substituted for s. 40(3) (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/2/c), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-b08f0997a654c4ccec7efae898e7e25c]: S. 40(4)-(6) repealed (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/2/d), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3), [Sch. 9 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/9/part/2); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a/c) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-df075e74ffdd57ad8010ee567d8645ab]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(b) repealed (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/a), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3), [Sch. 9 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/9/part/2); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a/c) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-23b08224ef27440f9ccf3f03311c5d2d]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(b) substituted (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/a), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-53118d396f68f927869176b0e387c188]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/b/i), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-28e7185a5d6c3d900d1a6bcf7bdfc728]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(1) inserted (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/b/ii), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-f3b5c02840414df1491534b1cc0e5d1e]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/b/iii), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-6d0728359c1709dd626389d33590c24e]: Sch. 4 para. 10(2) repealed (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/c), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3), [Sch. 9 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/9/part/2); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a/c) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-093984b6ffccc13d135f96dfeb1b1fa1]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(3) repealed (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(d)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/d/i), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3), [Sch. 9 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/9/part/2); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a/c) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-e1608a88d7964901c58d0beca9d9b612]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(3) repealed (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(d)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/d/ii), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3), [Sch. 9 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/9/part/2); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a/c) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-c7ec6cc91558c4d643b372fd2769bc9f]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(d)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/d/iii), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-7e41a09a41345178c58ad65504a511d0]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [ss. 30(3)(d)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/30/3/d/iv), [42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-aac8177829c3b79454ec7bbfceebfbcc]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 18 repealed (1.4.2003) by [National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17), [s. 42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/section/42/3), [Sch. 8 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/8/paragraph/15), [Sch. 9 Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/17/schedule/9/part/2); [S.I. 2003/833](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833), [art. 3(b)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/3/b/c) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/833/article/4))

[^key-61aa5358fe51efbb5ef25b1f3bfda4db]: S. 31(9)(b) substituted (30.5.2003, 1.7.2003 in so far as not already in force as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [12(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/12/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-7788b796b861cfe6b41c3c4c54e63682]: Pt. V substituted (1.7.2003 for the substitution of s. 41A(2)(a) and Pt. V heading for specified purposes as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003, 7.7.2004 for the substitution of s. 35CC(1) as notified in the London Gazette dated 2.7.2004, 1.11.2004 in so far as not already in force except for the substitution of ss. 41(7)(8), 41C, 44(4), 44A(3) as notified in the London Gazette dated 8.10.2004, 16.11.2009 for the insertion of s. 41C as notified in the London Gazette dated 21.8.2009) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/13) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^M_F_e544be15-c283-411e-a888-28ccd58de306]: Pt. V substituted (1.7.2003 for the substitution of s. 41A(2)(a) and Pt. V heading, 'Fitness to Practise and Medical Ethics' substituted for 'Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise' for specified purposes as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003, 7.7.2004 for the substitution of s. 35CC(1) as notified in the London Gazette dated 2.7.2004) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), arts. 1(2)(3), 13 (with Sch. 2 and savings in [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (Saving Provision) Order of Council 2004 (S.I. 2004/1731)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1731), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1731/article/1/1), [2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1731/article/2/a))

[^key-4c4dd77e0763c1ce00906785b3f3d0c9]: S. 34A inserted (1.7.2003 for specified purposes as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003, 16.11.2009 for specified purposes as notified in the London Gazette dated 21.8.2009) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [7(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/5) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-a8bf1237161e5d496c14361b255db0f0]: S. 52A inserted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [15(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/4) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-cdfb70d3c4f11f1621331887438bb717]: Sch. 1 para. 19-19E, 23, 23B, 24 and crossheadings substituted for Sch. 1 paras. 19-24 (1.7.2003 for the substitution of Sch. 1 para. 19 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003, 7.7.2004 in so far as it relates to Sch. 1 paras. 19A-19E for the purpose only of making rules and in so far as it relates to Sch. 1 paras. 23, 23B, 24 as notified in the London Gazette dated 2.7.2004, 1.11.2004 in so far as not already in force as notified in the London Gazette dated 8.10.2004) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/3) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-b25a2da34e97bbae74a742ff8345ed75]: S. 30(1)(b) omitted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [7(2)(a)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/2/a/iii) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-1eab61e9a1f678152e48ab5a95cb2410]: Words in s. 31(8) omitted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [7(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/3/b) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-aecf8bd2944399a3d087004313b303e6]: Words in s. 31(9) omitted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [7(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/3/c) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-ce770e11ab3b47460f0bc9dcded9be43]: Words in s. 31(10) omitted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [7(3)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/3/d) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-70df124d0f1b0937bbf781d1dea090dd]: S. 31(5)-(7) omitted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [7(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/3/a) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-7f42abc8c474e6f89929d7444289d96e]: Words in s. 50(1)(b) substituted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [15(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/3) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-c99f8d6692915f004c198abb9a0012b2]: Words in s. 50(1)(b) omitted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [15(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/15/3) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-71ab25abbc966508cd1672ce70edafda]: Sch. 3 para. 2(2)(b) omitted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [9(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/9/4/d) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-7a5e7dc0b1d5e10946b31d9f43cbeca8]: Sch. 1 para. 1(3) inserted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/4/2) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-c2b6e83cb87d3e7a1cc592c21c2cd20b]: S. 34 substituted (1.7.2003, except in so far as it relates to sub-section (2)(b), as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [7(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/7/4) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-3669fe7a405bd6776615ebb4b7557ad7]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 25(1) omitted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by virtue of [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [5(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/4/a) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-117c65e8e9412a6e9c63fa66a7fffd58]: Sch. 1 para. 25(1A) inserted (1.7.2003 as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [5(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/4/b) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-3e150ad86d1e403e4a60d42fcb0d63f0]: Sch. 1 para. 25(4)(5) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 25(4) (1.7.2003 in so far as it relates to new para. 25(5), as notified in the London Gazette dated 1.7.2003, 1.11.2004 in so far as not already in force as notified in the London Gazette dated 8.10.2004) by [The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/1/3), [5(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/article/5/4/d) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3135/schedule/2))

[^key-9a4f58c3e57ee6cf2794407df4748fdf]: Sch. 2 substituted (31.12.2003) by [The European Qualifications (Health Care Professions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3148)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148), [regs. 1(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/1/1/c), [9(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/9/5), [Sch. 4 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/schedule/4/part/I)

[^key-e64bbd35abc132957dbd3f75c1f12453]: Words in s. 3(3) added (31.12.2003) by [The European Qualifications (Health Care Professions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3148)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148), [regs. 1(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/1/1/c), [9(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/9/2/a)

[^key-fadda8d633340442e6b9e0b4d975c00c]: Words in s. 3(3) added (31.12.2003) by [The European Qualifications (Health Care Professions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3148)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148), [regs. 1(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/1/1/c), [9(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/9/2/b)

[^key-242e5afd47cd2e515c0f9c7315574f8d]: Words in s. 5(4) substituted (31.12.2003) by [The European Qualifications (Health Care Professions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3148)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148), [regs. 1(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/1/1/c), [9(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/9/3)

[^key-3bc98bef5b69d388a7430cca08b1a880]: Words in s. 17(3)(b) substituted (31.12.2003) by [The European Qualifications (Health Care Professions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3148)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148), [regs. 1(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/1/1/c), [9(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/9/4/a)

[^key-863289904e52f282e9ab05d06abe1f28]: Word in s. 17(6)(d) omitted (31.12.2003) by virtue of [The European Qualifications (Health Care Professions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3148)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148), [regs. 1(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/1/1/c), [9(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/9/4/b)

[^key-601cedd65b32304ea65180b6e5916560]: [S. 17(6)(da)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/54/section/17/6/da) inserted (31.12.2003) by [The European Qualifications (Health Care Professions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3148)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148), [regs. 1(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/1/1/c), [9(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3148/regulation/9/4/b)

##### 34A

- (1) The Registrar may issue a certificate that a person—

- (a) is registered;

- (b) is not registered;

- (c) was registered at a specified date or during a specified period;

- (d) was not registered at a specified date or during a specified period;

- (e) has never been registered;

- (f) holds a licence to practise;

- (g) does not hold a licence to practise;

- (h) held a licence to practise at a specified date or during a specified period;

- (i) did not hold a licence to practise at a specified date or during a specified period; or

- (j) has never held a licence to practise.

- (2) A certificate issued under subsection (1) above shall be evidence (and in Scotland sufficient evidence) of the matters certified.

##### 52A

- (1) The General Council shall publish at least once in each calender year a statistical report which indicates the efficiency and effectiveness of the arrangements the Council has put in place to protect the public from persons whose fitness to practise is impaired, together with the General Council’s observations on the report.

- (2) The General Council—

- (a) within such time as may be specified by the Privy Council, shall submit a report to it on the General Council’s exercise of its functions during the period specified by the Privy Council; and

- (b) thereafter shall submit such a report once in each year in respect of the period since its last such report.

- (3) The Privy Council shall lay before each House of Parliament a copy of the report submitted by the Council under subsection (2) above.