The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Statutory Instruments

2023 No. 1286

Professional Qualifications

The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Made

29th November 2023

Coming into force

1st December 2023

The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3(1) and (2), 5(2), 6(1) and 13(1) of the Professional Qualifications Act 2022(1) (“the 2022 Act”), makes the following Regulations.

In accordance with section 14 of the 2022 Act, the Secretary of State is satisfied that these Regulations do not remove the ability of any regulator to prevent individuals who are unfit to practise the profession from doing so, and that these Regulations will not have a material adverse effect on any regulated profession in terms of the knowledge, skills or experience of the individuals practising it.

In accordance with section 15 of the 2022 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted such regulators of regulated professions as the Secretary of State considers are likely to be affected by these Regulations or it is otherwise appropriate to consult.

In accordance with section 17 of the 2022 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the devolved authorities and published a report(2) on the consultation.

In accordance with section 18(1), (6)(a) and (8) of the 2022 Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

(1)

2022 c. 20.

(2)

An electronic copy is available at www.gov.uk. A hard copy can be obtained free of charge on request by calling the Department for Business and Trade on 020 4551 0011 or may be inspected free of charge at Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place, London, SW1A 2DY.