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PART 6 E+WSOCIAL CARE WORKERS: FITNESS TO PRACTISE

CHAPTER 2E+WPRELIMINARY PROCEDURES

InvestigationE+W

126Powers following an investigationE+W

(1)This section applies where the investigation of a matter relating to a registered person's fitness to practise has been concluded.

(2)SCW must refer the matter to a fitness to practise panel if it is satisfied that—

(a)there is a realistic prospect of the panel finding that the registered person's fitness to practise is impaired, and

(b)it is in the public interest to refer the matter.

(3)Where the matter is not referred to a fitness to practise panel, SCW may—

(a)decide to take no further action in respect of the registered person;

(b)give advice to the registered person, or to any other person involved in the investigation, in respect of any matter related to the investigation;

(c)issue a warning to the registered person in respect of future conduct or performance;

(d)agree with the registered person that he or she will comply with such undertakings as SCW thinks appropriate;

(e)grant an application under section 92 by the registered person for his or her entry in the register to be removed by agreement.

Commencement Information

I1S. 126 in force at 3.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/309, art. 2(e) (with arts. 3, 4, Sch.)