19. In section 36C (qualifications for registration)(1)—
(a)in subsection (1), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—
“(a)of matter A or C, and
(b)of matter D.”;
(b)omit subsection (3);
(c)after subsection (4), insert—
“(4A) Subsection (4)(b) does not apply to a person whose application for registration is made in reliance on a relevant qualification that—
(a)was granted in a relevant European State, and
(b)demonstrates, in the opinion of the Council, a comparable level of knowledge and skill to that demonstrated by a qualification approved (or qualifications together approved) in respect of the same profession or class under section 36D(2).”;
(d)in subsection (5), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—
“(a)shall take into account all that person’s relevant qualifications, and all relevant knowledge or experience, wherever acquired, and
(b)may determine that a person must perform to the satisfaction of the Council in any test or assessment specified in the determination.”;
(e)omit subsections (6A) and (6B).
Section 36C was inserted by S.I. 2005/2011. Subsections (3) and (5)(b) were substituted by, S.I. 2007/3101. Subsections (6A) and (6B) were inserted by S.I. 2015/806. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2006/1718.