147Reviews of interim order: possible decisionsE+W
(1)On the completion by a panel of a review of an interim order, the panel may—
(a)revoke the interim order;
(b)in the case of an interim conditional registration order, revoke or vary any condition;
(c)replace an interim suspension order with an interim conditional registration order;
(d)replace an interim conditional registration order with an interim suspension order;
(e)make no changes to the interim order [F1;
(f)in the case of an interim order that has not been extended by the tribunal under section 148, extend the interim order].
(2)A panel may make a decision specified in subsection (1)(b), (c), (d) or (e) only if the panel is satisfied that the decision—
(a)is necessary for the protection of the public,
(b)is otherwise in the public interest, or
(c)is in the interests of the registered person.
[F2(2A)A panel may make a decision specified in subsection (1)(f) only if—
(a)the panel is satisfied that the decision meets one or more of the conditions referred to in paragraphs (a) to (c) of subsection (2), and
(b)the extension does not result in the interim order having effect for a period of more than 18 months.]
(3)A replacement order made under subsection (1)(c) or (d) has effect for the remainder of the period for which the order which it replaces had effect (unless it is extended [F3by a panel under subsection (1)(f) or by the tribunal] under section 148).
(4)In this section—
(a)a reference to an interim order includes a reference to—
(i)an interim order as extended or further extended by the tribunal;
[F4(ia)an interim order as extended or further extended by a panel;]
(ii)an interim order as varied under subsection (1)(b);
(iii)a replacement interim conditional registration order or interim suspension order made under subsection (1)(c) or (d);
(b)a reference to an interim conditional registration order or an interim suspension order includes a reference to—
(i)an interim order of that kind as extended or further extended by the tribunal;
(ii)in the case of an interim conditional registration order, an interim order as varied under subsection (1)(b);
(iii)a replacement order of that kind made under subsection (1)(c) or (d).
[F5(5)But subsection (4)(a)(i) and (b)(i) do not apply in relation to the reference to an interim order in subsection (1)(f).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 147(1)(f) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)
F2S. 147(2A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)
F3Words in s. 147(3) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(c), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)
F4S. 147(4)(ia) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(d), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)
F5S. 147(5) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(e), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)
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