The Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Practitioners (Registration) Regulations Order of Council 2000

PART VII CORRECTION OR REMOVAL OF AN ENTRY

10.  When the registrar receives information that an entry in the register or the supplementary veterinary register is incorrect, or application is made by or on behalf of a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner for an entry to be corrected, he shall make the required correction, if he is satisfied by means of a statutory declaration or otherwise that the information is true or the ground of the application is sufficient. No charge shall be made for a correction under this Regulation.

11.  The registrar may remove from the register or the supplementary veterinary register the name of any veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner upon receipt of a written application by such surgeon or practitioner, or on his behalf, stating the grounds on which the application is made and accompanied by a declaration that the applicant is not aware of any reason for the institution of proceedings which may lead to the removal of the name under section 16 of the Act.

12.  The registrar shall, subject to the provisions of sections 16(2) and 17(3) of the Act, remove from the register or the supplementary veterinary register, or suspend the registration of, the name of any veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner in respect of whom he receives a direction to that effect from the Disciplinary Committee under section 16 of the Act.