http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/18The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (First General System) Regulations 2005texttext/xmlenStatute Law DatabasePROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS2020-08-13Expert Participation2007-10-19 These Regulations revoke the European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 1991 and two amending Regulations and consolidate those provisions which are substantially re-enacted and incorporated. In addition, these Regulations have included a wider definition of “regulated profession” in the United Kingdom. Designated authorities are therefore authorities listed in Schedule 1, or when not so listed, the competent authority for any regulated profession or regulated professional activity, this could include new professions established after the Regulations are in force to ensure continued effective implementation of EU obligations. Schedules 1, 3 and 4 within the Regulations have also been updated. 2005 No. 18PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (First General System) Regulations 2005</Repeal>Made10th January 2005Laid before Parliament18th January 2005Coming into force9th February 2005The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to recognition of higher-education diplomas, formal qualifications, or experience in the occupation, required for the pursuit of professions or occupations, in exercise of the powers conferred on her by that section, hereby makes the following Regulations:—<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Citation and commencement</Repeal>11These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (First General System) Regulations 2005.2These Regulations shall come into force on 9th February 2005.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Interpretation</Repeal>21In these Regulations the following words and phrases have the following meanings (and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly)—“adaptation period” means a period of practice of a regulated profession in the United Kingdom under the supervision of a qualified member of that profession, required by a designated authority pursuant to regulation 6(1)(b);“another relevant State” means a relevant State other than the United Kingdom;“appeal body” means, in respect of any regulated profession, the body, court or person specified in relation to that profession in Schedule 4;“aptitude test” means a test required by a designated authority pursuant to regulation 6(1)(b);“competent authority” means, in relation to anydocument, certificate, diploma or qualification, orperiod of professional experience,referred to in these Regulations, the authority, body or person in a relevant State authorised under the laws, regulations or administrative provisions of that State, to issue, award or recognise such document, certificate, diploma or qualification, or to certify any such period;“corresponding profession” means a profession, the pursuit of which in another relevant State includes a substantial number of the professional activities comprised in the pursuit of the profession in the United Kingdom which is the subject of the migrant's application;“designated authority” means a body or authority designated in relation to a regulated profession by regulation 4 and any qualifying body referred to in regulations 11(2) and 12(3);“diploma” means any diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualifications awarded by a competent authority in a relevant State—which shows that the holder:has successfully completed a post-secondary course of at least three years' duration (or of an equivalent duration part-time) at a university or an establishment of higher education or an establishment of equivalent level;has successfully completed any additional professional training required; andhas the qualifications required for the practice of a regulated profession in that State;provided that either:the education and training attested were received mainly within the relevant States; orthe holder has had at least three years' professional experience certified by a competent authority in that State (being a State which recognised a diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualifications obtained in a non relevant State); orwhich was awarded on the successful completion of education and training received within the relevant States, and which—has been recognised by a competent authority in that State as equivalent in level to a diploma to which sub-paragraph (a) applies; andconfers the same rights in respect of the practice of a regulated profession in that State;“the Directive” means Council Directive 89/48/EEC on a general system for the recognition of higher-education diplomas awarded on completion of professional education and training of at least three years' duration as amended by Directive 2001/19/EC ;“migrant” means a national of a relevant State applying under these Regulations to a designated authority for authorisation to practise;“native applicant” means a national of a relevant State applying to a designated authority for authorisation to practise, the qualifications of whom were obtained wholly within the United Kingdom;“practise” in relation to any regulated profession, includes—the taking up or pursuit of the profession in a relevant State, whether in a self-employed capacity or as an employed person; andthe right to use, in the course of such pursuit, a professional title or designatory letters, or the enjoyment of any special status corresponding to a diploma, granted by a designated authority for that profession;“professional association” means an association or organisation, recognised in special form by a relevant State, the purpose of which is, in particular, to promote and maintain a high standard in the professional field with which it is concerned and which, to that end—prescribes and enforces respect within it membership for, rules of professional conduct; and awards a diploma to its members; andconfers on its members the right to use one or more professional titles or designatory letters or to benefit from a status corresponding to that diploma;“professional experience” means the lawful pursuit in a relevant State of a profession corresponding to the regulated profession which is the subject of the migrant's application;“regulated education and training” means education or training which—is directly geared to the practice of a defined profession in a relevant State andcomprises a post-secondary course of at least three years' duration, or an equivalent duration part-time, at a university or higher education establishment or in another establishment of equivalent level, and any additional professional training, professional traineeship or professional practice required, the structure and level of which is determined by the laws, regulations or administrative provisions of that relevant State or monitored or approved by the competent authority;“regulated profession” means –in the United Kingdom—a profession in respect of which a designated authority is specified in Schedule 1 and the profession of company auditor as defined in section 24(2) of the Companies Act 1989 and Article 27(2) of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1990 , orat any time when a designated authority is not specified, if and in so far as any professional activity or range of activities which constitutes the profession is a regulated professional activity;in another relevant State if and in so far as any professional activity or range of such activities which constitutes the profession is regulated as a professional activity;“regulated professional activity” means that a professional activity is regulated in a relevant State if and in so far as—the practice, or any mode of practice, of that activity in that relevant State is subject, directly or indirectly, by virtue of laws, regulations or administrative provisions to the possession of a diploma; orit is practiced under a professional title, or designatory letters the use of which is reserved to holders of a diploma governed by laws, regulations or administrative provisions; orit relates to health and the remuneration or reimbursement received for the practice of the activity in the relevant state in question is, by virtue of national arrangements for the administration of social security, subject to the possession of a diploma; orit is practiced by members of a professional association;“relevant State” means a member State, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland.2A reference in these Regulations to “the United Kingdom” shall, as the context requires, include a reference to any of the following: England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.3Any reference in these Regulations to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation or Schedule so numbered in these Regulations.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Application</Repeal>3These Regulations shall apply notwithstanding any enactment or rule of law, including any provision in any charter, bye-law or other rule (however described) governing any designated authority.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Designated authorities</Repeal>41The designated authority for a regulated profession in the United Kingdom, other than the profession of company auditor as defined in section 24(2) of the Companies Act 1989 and Article 27(2) of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1990, is the body or authority specified in relation to that profession in Schedule 1, or at any time when a designated authority is not so specified is the competent authority for any regulated profession or regulated professional activity.2Without prejudice to its other powers and functions, a designated authority shall have the function of considering applications and granting authorisations under these Regulations.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Right to practise in the United Kingdom</Repeal>51Subject to regulation 6, a designated authority for a regulated profession may not, on grounds of inadequate qualifications, refuse to authorise a migrant to practise the profession on the same conditions as apply to someone who holds the diploma required of native applicants, if—athe migrant holds the diploma required in another relevant State for the practice of a corresponding profession regulated by that State, the diploma having been awarded in a relevant State; orbthe migrant produces evidence that he holds formal qualifications which satisfy the requirements of sub-paragraph (2) below and either—ithe qualifications were awarded on completion of regulated education and training; oriithe migrant has within the ten years immediately prior to his application pursued a corresponding profession for at least two years full-time (or equivalent duration part-time) in a relevant State in which the profession is not regulated.2Formal qualifications satisfy the requirements of this sub-paragraph if they are:aformal qualifications awarded by a competent authority in a relevant State which—ishow that the migrant has successfully completed a post-secondary course of at least three years' duration (or equivalent duration part-time) at a university or an establishment of higher education or an establishment of equivalent level in a relevant State;iishow the migrant has successfully completed any additional professional training required; andiiiprepared the migrant for the corresponding profession;orbformal qualifications awarded by a competent authority in a relevant State on the successful completion of education and training within the relevant State, and recognised by a competent authority in that State as equivalent to the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph (2)(a) of this regulation; provided that notification of such recognition has been duly given in accordance with Article 3(b) of the Directive.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Professional experience, adaptation periods and aptitude tests</Repeal>61A designated authority may, before authorising the migrant to practise the regulated profession, require him to satisfy one or other of the following conditions (but not both)—awhere the duration of the education and training received by the migrant, as appears from the matters established by him pursuant to regulation 5, is at least one year less than that required of native applicants, he may be required to provide evidence of a period of professional experience; and the provisions of Schedule 2 shall have effect with respect to the length of that period;bin the circumstances specified in paragraph (3) of this regulation (but subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the migrant may be required either—ito complete an adaptation period not exceeding three years with a successful assessment; oriito pass an aptitude test.2Where a requirement is imposed pursuant to sub-paragraph (1)(b) of this regulation, the choice between an adaptation period and an aptitude test shall be that of the migrant, except in the case of the regulated professions specified in Schedule 3 (where the provisions of that Schedule shall apply).3If a designated authority intends to require the migrant to complete an adaptation period or take an aptitude test it must first examine whether the knowledge acquired by the migrant in the course of his professional experience is such that it fully or partly covers the substantial difference referred to in paragraph (4).4The circumstances referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(b) of this regulation are where the matters covered by the education and training received by the migrant, as established by him pursuant to regulation 5, differ substantially from those covered by the diploma required of native applicants.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Requirements in relation to aptitude tests</Repeal>71An aptitude test shall be limited to the professional knowledge of the migrant and shall have the aim of assessing his ability to pursue the relevant regulated profession in the United Kingdom. The test shall take into account that he is a qualified professional in another relevant State.2The designated authority shall determine the matters to be covered by the aptitude test as follows:athe designated authority shall establish which subjects covered by the diploma required of native applicants are not already covered by the migrant's diploma or other evidence of formal qualifications;bthe test shall cover subjects selected from those so established, the knowledge of which is essential for the pursuit of the regulated profession in the United Kingdom;cthe test may include knowledge of the relevant rules of professional conduct.3The professional status of a migrant preparing for the aptitude test shall be a matter for the designated authority.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Requirements in relation to adaptation periods</Repeal>81The designated authority shall determine the detailed requirements of the adaptation period, having regard to the circumstances of each individual migrant and, in particular, to the fact that he is a qualified professional in another relevant State.2The migrant may be required to undergo further training during the adaptation period.3The migrant's performance during the adaptation period shall be assessed by the designated authority.4The professional status of a migrant during the adaptation period shall be a matter for the designated authority.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Evidence from competent authorities</Repeal>91A designated authority shall, in connection with any matter requiring to be established pursuant to regulation 5 or 6, accept as sufficient evidence thereof the certificates or other documents duly issued by a competent authority of the relevant State for the purpose of attesting such matters.2A designated authority which—arequires of a migrant for authorisation to practice proof that he is of good character or repute, or that he has not been declared or adjudged bankrupt, or had a bankruptcy or similar order made against him or in relation to his estate; orbsuspends or prohibits practise in the event of serious professional misconduct or the commission of a criminal offence;shall accept as sufficient evidence in relation to the foregoing:ithe documents showing the relevant conditions are met, duly issued by the competent authorities of the relevant State of origin of the migrant, the relevant State from which the migrant comes or the relevant State in which the migrant formerly qualified or practised; oriiwhere those authorities do not issue such documents, a declaration on oath or solemn declaration to the required effect, made by the migrant before a competent judicial or administrative authority or (where appropriate) a notary or duly qualified professional body of the relevant State; provided that in each case such declaration is authenticated by a certificate issued by the authority, notary or body.3A designated authority which requires of persons wishing to practise a certificate of physical or mental health, shall accept as sufficient evidence thereof the documents required for such a purpose in the relevant State of origin of the migrant, the relevant State from which the migrant comes or the relevant State in which the migrant formerly qualified or practised, or (where none are required in those States) a certificate issued by a competent authority there which corresponds to the certificate issued for that purpose in the United Kingdom.4A designated authority may require any document or certificate referred to in paragraph (2) or (3) of this regulation to be presented no more than three months after the date of its issue.5Where a designated authority requires migrants to take an oath or make a solemn declaration, the form of which is such that it cannot be taken or made by nationals of another relevant State, it shall ensure that an appropriate equivalent form of oath or declaration is available for those nationals.6A designated authority which requires proof of financial standing in respect of a migrant for authorisation to practise shall, in respect of a migrant, regard certificates issued by banks in the relevant State of origin of the migrant, the relevant State from which the migrant comes or the relevant State in which the migrant formerly qualified or practised as equivalent to those issued by banks in the United Kingdom.7Subject to paragraph (8) a designated authority which requires proof that a migrant for authorisation to practise is insured against the financial risks arising from the migrant's professional liability shall in respect of a migrant accept certificates issued by insurance undertakings of other relevant States as equivalent to those issued by insurance undertakings in the United Kingdom.8Any certificate referred to in paragraph (7) shall state that the insurer has complied with the laws and regulations in force in the United Kingdom regarding the terms and extent of cover and shall be presented no more than three months after the date of issue.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Use of professional title</Repeal>101A migrant who has been granted authorisation to practise a regulated profession pursuant to these Regulations shall have the right to use—athe professional title and designatory letters applicable to that profession in the United Kingdom; andbthe lawful academic title (and where appropriate the abbreviation thereof) acquired by him in the relevant State in which he formerly qualified and in the language of that State.2Where the migrant makes use of the possibility provided for in sub-paragraph (1)(b) of this regulation, the designated authority may require that the title shall be followed by the name and location of the establishment or examining board which awarded it.3Where the migrant makes use of the possibility provided for in sub-paragraph (1)(a) of this regulation, and the profession is one of those specified in Part 2 of Schedule 1 (Professions regulated by professional bodies incorporated by Royal Charter), he shall only be entitled to use the professional title or designatory letters on proof of membership of the relevant body.4Where membership of a professional body is subject to any qualification requirements, such requirements may be applied to a migrant who satisfies condition (a) or (b) of regulation 5(1) only so far as they are consistent with the provisions of these Regulations.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Special provisions for company auditors</Repeal>111In this regulation—a“the Act” means the Companies Act 1989;b“company auditor” has the meaning given in section 24(2) of the Act;c“qualifying body” means a body offering a qualification in respect of which there is for the time being in force an order made by the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph 2 of Schedule 12 to the Act; andd“supervisory body” means a body in respect of which there is for the time being in force an order made by the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph 2 of Schedule 11 to the Act.2Any qualifying body is a designated authority for the regulated profession of company auditor and may accordingly authorise a migrant as qualified to practise that profession.3A migrant so authorised shall be eligible for appointment as a company auditor only if he satisfies the conditions for eligibility laid down in Part II of the Act.4Notwithstanding anything in Part II of Schedule 11 to the Act, in the case of a migrant who has been granted authorisation to practise by a qualifying body pursuant to these Regulations and who has satisfied any requirements imposed by that body under regulation 6, a supervisory body may not exclude the migrant from membership, or otherwise limit his eligibility for appointment, on any ground related to his previous education and training or to the length of his previous professional experience or practice.5Regulation 9 shall apply to supervisory bodies as it applies to designated authorities.6References, in Part II of the Act, to individuals holding an appropriate qualification are to be construed as including individuals who have been authorised to practise by a qualifying body pursuant to these Regulations and who have fulfilled any requirements imposed pursuant to regulation 6.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Special provisions for company auditors in Northern Ireland</Repeal>121This regulation applies to Northern Ireland only.2In this regulation—a“the Order” means the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1990;b“company auditor” has the meaning given in Article 27(2) of the Order;c“qualifying body” means a body offering a qualification in respect of which there is for the time being in force an order made by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment pursuant to paragraph 2 of Schedule 12 to the Order;d“supervisory body” means a body in respect of which there is for the time being in force an order made by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment pursuant to paragraph 2 of Schedule 11 to the Order.3Any qualifying body in Northern Ireland is a designated authority for the regulated profession of company auditor and may accordingly authorise a migrant as qualified to practise that profession.4A migrant so authorised shall be eligible for appointment as a company auditor only if he satisfies the conditions for eligibility laid down in Part III of the Order.5Notwithstanding anything in Part II of Schedule 11 to the Order, in the case of a migrant who has been granted authorisation to practise by a qualifying body pursuant to these Regulations and who has satisfied any requirements imposed by that body under regulation 6, a supervisory body may not exclude the migrant from membership, or otherwise limit his eligibility for appointment, on any ground related to his previous education and training or to the length of his previous professional experience or practice.6Regulation 9 shall apply to supervisory bodies in Northern Ireland as it applies to designated authorities.7References, in Part III of the Order, to individuals holding an appropriate qualification are to be construed as including individuals who have been authorised to practise by a qualifying body pursuant to these Regulations and who have fulfilled any requirements imposed pursuant to regulation 6.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Decisions of designated authorities and appeals</Repeal>131A designated authority for a regulated profession shall consider the migrant's application as soon as is reasonably practicable, and shall notify him of its decision together with the reasons upon which it is based within four months of receipt of all the relevant documents.2Where a designated authority imposes a requirement pursuant to paragraph (1) of regulation 6, the decision referred to above shall include—ain the case of a period of professional experience, a determination of the length of that period;bin the case of an adaptation period, a determination of the length of the period and the training, if any, required;cin the case of an aptitude test, a determination of the matters to be covered by the test.3For the purposes of this regulation, if a designated authority fails to take a decision and notify it to the migrant within the period mentioned in paragraph (1) of this regulation, it shall be deemed to have taken a decision to reject his application and to have notified it to him on the last day of that period.4Within three months of the notification to him of the designated authority's decision, or thereafter with leave of the appeal body, the migrant may appeal against the decision to the appeal body specified in Schedule 4.5An appeal body for a regulated profession may, for the purpose of determining any appeal under these Regulations against the decision of a designated authority—agive any authorisation to practise and impose any condition which the designated authority could give or impose in relation to that profession; orbremit the matter to the designated authority with such directions as the appeal body sees fit.6Without prejudice to any powers of the Court of Session in Scotland to regulate the proceedings of itself and those of the sheriff courts, an appeal body listed in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 in England and Wales or Northern Ireland may make rules of procedure governing the hearing and determination of any appeal under these Regulations against the decision of a designated authority. Such rules may make different provision for different cases.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Information from designated authorities</Repeal>14Designated authorities shall provide the Secretary of State with such information (including statistical information) as he may require concerning applications made and decisions taken under these Regulations.<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">Revocation</Repeal>15The following Regulations are hereby revoked—aThe European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 1991 bThe European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 cThe European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 Kim HowellsMinister of State
Department for Education and Skills
SCHEDULE 1PART 1<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">PROFESSIONS REGULATED BY LAW OR PUBLIC AUTHORITY</Repeal>Regulations 2(1), 4 and 10 (3)ProfessionDesignated AuthorityACTUARYInstitute of ActuariesACTUARY (Scotland)Faculty of ActuariesADVOCATE (Scotland)Faculty of AdvocatesANALYTICAL CHEMISTThe Royal Society of ChemistryBARRISTER (England and Wales)The General Council of the Bar for England and WalesBARRISTER (Northern Ireland)The Executive Council of the Inn of Court of Northern IrelandCHIROPRACTORThe General Chiropractic CouncilEMPLOYMENT IN THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE: CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPISTAssociation of Child PsychotherapistsCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTThe British Psychological SocietyREGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONS WITH THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL :Health Professions CouncilARTS THERAPIST, BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST, CHIROPODIST OR PODIATRIST, CLINCAL SCIENTIST, DIETITIAN, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, ORTHOPTIST, PHYSIOTHERAPIST, PROSTHETIST AND ORTHOTIST, RADIOGRAPHER, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST. MINE MANAGERThe Health and Safety ExecutiveMINE SURVEYORThe Health and Safety ExecutiveNURSES ADMITTED TONursing and Midwifery CouncilSUB-PART 1 OF THE NURSES' PART OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED BY THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL NOTARY PUBLIC (England & Wales)The Faculty OfficeOPTOMETRIST (OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN)General Optical CouncilOSTEOPATHGeneral Osteopathic CouncilPATENT AGENTThe Chartered Institute of Patent AgentsPATENT ATTORNEYThe Chartered Institute of Patent AgentsSCHOOL TEACHER: In publicly regulated schools in: ENGLANDThe General Teaching Council for EnglandNORTHERN IRELANDDepartment of Education for Northern IrelandSCOTLANDGeneral Teaching Council for ScotlandWALESThe General Teaching Council for WalesSOLICITOR (England and Wales)The Law SocietySOLICITOR (Northern Ireland)The Law Society of Northern IrelandSOLICITOR (Scotland)The Law Society of ScotlandPART 2<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">PROFESSIONS REGULATED BY PROFESSIONAL BODIES INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER</Repeal>Professional TitleDesignatoryDesignated Authority(where applicable)Letters ACTUARYFIAInstitute of ActuariesACTUARY (Scotland)FFAThe Faculty of ActuariesCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTACAThe Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and WalesCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTACAThe Institute of Chartered Accountants in IrelandCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTCAThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of ScotlandCHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTACCAThe Association of Chartered Certified AccountantsCHARTERED ARBITRATORFCIArbThe Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsCHARTERED BIOLOGIST

C.Biol,

MIBiol

The Institute of BiologyCHARTERED BUILDERMCIOBThe Chartered Institute of BuildingCHARTERED BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERMCIBSEThe Chartered Institution of Building Services EngineersCHARTERED BUILDING SURVEYORMRICSThe Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsCHARTERED CHEMICAL ENGINEERMIChemEThe Institution of Chemical EngineersCHARTERED CHEMIST

C.Chem,

MRSC

The Royal Society of ChemistryCHARTERED CIVIL ENGINEERMICEThe Institution of Civil EngineersCHARTERED COLOURISTC.Col.The Society of Dyers and ColouristsCHARTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERMIEEThe Institution of Electrical EngineersCHARTERED ENERGY ENGINEER

MEI

FEI

The Energy InstituteCHARTERED PETROLEUM ENGINEER

MEI

FEI

The Energy InstituteCHARTERED ENGINEERC.EngThe Engineering CouncilCHARTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER

MCIEH

FCIEH

The Chartered Institute of Environmental HealthENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

MCIEH

FCIEH

The Chartered Institute of Environmental HealthCHARTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

Ch.EHO MREHIS

Ch.EHO FREHIS

The Royal Environmental Health Institute of ScotlandENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

EHO MREHIS

EHO FREHIS

The Royal Environmental Health Institute of ScotlandCHARTERED FORESTERMICForThe Institute of Chartered ForestersCHARTERED GAS ENGINEERMIGasEThe Institution of Gas Engineers and ManagersCHARTERED GEOLOGIST

C.Geol

FGS

The Geological SocietyCHARTERED IT PROFESSIONAL

MBCS CITP

FBCS CITP

The British Computer SocietyCHARTERED INSURERACIIThe Chartered Insurance InstituteCHARTERED INSURANCE PRACTITIONERACIIThe Chartered Insurance InstituteCHARTERED INSURANCE BROKERACIIThe Chartered Insurance InstituteCHARTERED LAND SURVEYORMRICSThe Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsCHARTERED LOSS ADJUSTERACILAThe Chartered Institute of Loss AdjustersCHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTACMAThe Chartered Institute of Management AccountantsCHARTERED MARINE ENGINEERImarESTThe Institute of Marine Engineering Science and TechnologyCHARTERED MARKETERMCIMThe Chartered Institute of MarketingCHARTERED MATHEMATICIANC.MathThe Institute of Mathematics and its ApplicationsCHARTERED MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGISTMlnstMCThe Institute of Measurement and ControlCHARTERED MECHANICAL ENGINEERMIMechEInstitution of Mechanical EngineersCHARTERED METEOROLOGISTCMETThe Royal Meteorological SocietyCHARTERED MINERALS SURVEYORMRICSThe Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsCHARTERED PHYSICIST

CPhys

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The Institute of PhysicsCHARTERED PSYCHOLOGISTC.PsycholThe British Psychological SocietyCHARTERED PUBLIC FINANCE ACCOUNTANTCIPFAThe Chartered Institute of Public Finance and AccountancyCHARTERED QUANTITY SURVEYORMRICSThe Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsCHARTERED SECRETARYACISThe Institute of Chartered Secretaries and AdministratorsCHARTERED SHIPBROKERMICSThe Institute of Chartered ShipbrokersCHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERMIStructEThe Institution of Structural EngineersCHARTERED SURVEYORMRICSThe Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsCHARTERED TEXTILE TECHNOLOGISTCText ATIThe Textile InstituteCHARTERED TOWN PLANNERMRTPIThe Royal Town Planning InstituteCHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORMRICSThe Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsCHARTERED WASTE MANAGERMCIWMThe Chartered Institution of Wastes ManagementINCORPORATED ENGINEER (REGISTERED AT FINAL STAGE IN THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER SECTION OF THE ENGINEERING COUNCIL REGISTER)I.EngThe Engineering Council ACIBThe Chartered Institute of Bankers ACIBSThe Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland MCIHThe Chartered Institute of Housing MIMMMThe Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining MLIThe Landscape Institute CILIPThe Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals MRAeSThe Royal Aeronautical Society M. Hort (RHS)The Royal Horticultural Society MRINAThe Royal Institution of Naval ArchitectsSCHEDULE 2<Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">PROVISIONS REGARDING THE LENGTH OF A REQUIRED PERIOD OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE</Repeal>Regulation 6(1)1For the purposes of this Schedule, “the shortfall” means the difference between—athe period of education and training received by the migrant (as established by him pursuant to regulation 5); andbthe period required of native applicants.2Subject to paragraph 6 of this Schedule, to the extent that the shortfall (or part of it) relates to post-secondary studies, or to a period of supervised probationary practice ending with an examination, the required period may not exceed twice the shortfall (or that part of it).3Subject to paragraph 6 of this Schedule, to the extent that the shortfall (or part of it) relates to professional practice acquired with the assistance of a qualified member of the profession, the required period may not exceed the shortfall (or that part of it).4Where the migrant's qualification is one which, for the purposes of regulation 2(1) (definition of “diploma”) or of regulation 5(2), has been recognised as equivalent to one involving a post-secondary course, the duration of the education and training received by the migrant shall be deemed to be that required for the latter qualification.5In determining the length of the required period, the period of practice referred to in regulation 5(1)(b) shall be taken into account.6A period may be required in respect of both of the matters referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Schedule, but the total period so required may not in any event exceed four years.SCHEDULE 3Regulation 6(2)<P DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/18/schedule/3/paragraph/wrapper1n2" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/18/schedule/3/paragraph/wrapper1n2" 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CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (Northern Ireland)</Repeal></Text></Para></ListItem><ListItem><Para><Text><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (Scotland)</Repeal></Text></Para></ListItem><ListItem><Para><Text><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">COMPANY AUDITOR</Repeal></Text></Para></ListItem><ListItem><Para><Text><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">NOTARY PUBLIC (England and Wales)</Repeal></Text></Para></ListItem><ListItem><Para><Text><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">PATENT 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CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">The Court of Session</Repeal></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">BARRISTER (England and Wales)</Repeal></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">The Visitors to the Inns of Court</Repeal></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">BARRISTER (Northern Ireland)</Repeal></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">The Benchers of the Honourable Society of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland</Repeal></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">NOTARY PUBLIC (England and Wales)</Repeal></xhtml:td><xhtml:td> <Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true"><Substitution ChangeId="key-b3ea96480a43f7abd97284fc332b2f52-1592238382965" CommentaryRef="key-b3ea96480a43f7abd97284fc332b2f52">The Chancellor of the High Court</Substitution></Repeal> </xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">PATENT AGENT</Repeal></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">The Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks</Repeal></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">SOLICITOR (England and Wales)</Repeal></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">The Master of the Rolls</Repeal></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">SOLICITOR (Northern Ireland)</Repeal></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland</Repeal></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">SOLICITOR (Scotland)</Repeal></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">The Court of Session</Repeal></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr></xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table></Tabular></P1><P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/18/schedule/4/paragraph/1A" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/18/schedule/4/paragraph/1A" RestrictStartDate="2006-04-03" id="schedule-4-paragraph-1A"><Pnumber><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true"><Addition ChangeId="key-1997b929fcd5b381a0ca0dbb5fa7bbb4-1592238558324" CommentaryRef="key-1997b929fcd5b381a0ca0dbb5fa7bbb4">1A</Addition></Repeal></Pnumber><P1para><Text><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true"><Addition ChangeId="key-1997b929fcd5b381a0ca0dbb5fa7bbb4-1592238558324" CommentaryRef="key-1997b929fcd5b381a0ca0dbb5fa7bbb4">The Chancellor of the High Court may nominate another judge of that court to exercise his functions under paragraph 1.</Addition></Repeal></Text></P1para></P1><P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/18/schedule/4/paragraph/2" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/18/schedule/4/paragraph/2" RestrictStartDate="2005-02-09" id="schedule-4-paragraph-2"><Pnumber><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">2</Repeal></Pnumber><P1para><Text><Repeal ChangeId="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902-1597246070571" CommentaryRef="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" RetainText="true">In the case of all other regulated professions the appeal body shall be a county court or a sheriff court.</Repeal></Text></P1para></P1></ScheduleBody></Schedule></Schedules><ExplanatoryNotes DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/18/note" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/18/note" RestrictExtent="E+W+S+N.I."><P><Text><Emphasis>(This note is not part of the Order)</Emphasis></Text></P><P><BlockText><Para><Text>These Regulations revoke the European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 1991 and two amending Regulations and consolidate those provisions which are substantially re-enacted and incorporated. In addition, these Regulations have included a wider definition of “regulated profession” in the United Kingdom. Designated authorities are therefore authorities listed in Schedule 1, or when not so listed, the competent authority for any regulated profession or regulated professional activity, this could include new professions established after the Regulations are in force to ensure continued effective implementation of EU obligations. Schedules 1, 3 and 4 within the Regulations have also been updated.</Text></Para></BlockText></P><P><BlockText><Para><Text>These Regulations give effect in the United Kingdom to Council Directive <Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/eudr/1989/48" id="c00003" Class="EuropeanEconomicCommunityDirective" Year="1989" Number="48">89/48/EEC</Citation> (OJ No. L19, 24.1.89, p.16) on a general system for the recognition of higher-education diplomas awarded on completion of professional education and training of at least three years' duration as amended by Article 2 of Directive 2001/19 EC (OJ No L 206, 31.07.2001, p 1).</Text></Para></BlockText></P><P><BlockText><Para><Text><CommentaryRef Ref="c10801041"/><CommentaryRef Ref="c10801051"/>These Regulations also take note of the decisions of the EEA Joint Committee No 7/94 of 21 March 1994 and No 55/01 of 18 May 2001 amending Annex VII to the EEA Agreement as well as the EEA Enlargement Agreement dated 14 October 2003 and agreement relating to Switzerland dated 21 June 1999 in relation to the Directive. The Regulations therefore also extend to the States of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.</Text></Para></BlockText></P><P><BlockText><Para><Text>The Regulations apply to all professions that are regulated by law or public authority or by membership of a chartered body. Schedule 1 includes professions which are regulated by law or public authority or by membership of a chartered body and for which the entry qualification is of degree level or equivalent. Regulation 4 designates a body or authority (a “designated authority”) in relation to regulated professions. The designated authorities have the function of processing applications from migrant applicants having qualifications obtained wholly or partly in another relevant State and wishing to practise the relevant profession in the United Kingdom.</Text></Para></BlockText></P><P><BlockText><Para><Text>The scheme of the Regulations (subject to certain conditions and exceptions) is to impose a duty upon the designated authorities not to refuse, on grounds of inadequate qualifications, an application from a migrant to practise the relevant profession in the United Kingdom if he holds the qualification required by a relevant State to practise the profession in that State (Regulation 5). The Regulations further provide for the designated authorities, in certain cases, to require a migrant applicant to complete an adaptation period or to pass an aptitude test (Regulations 6, 7 and 8) and make provision for a migrant applicant, who has been granted authorisation to practise, to have the right to use the professional title and designatory letters applicable to that profession in the United Kingdom (Regulation 10).</Text></Para></BlockText></P><P><BlockText><Para><Text>Special provision is made for the profession of company auditor (Regulations 11 and 12) having regard to the detailed legislation already governing that profession and an appeals procedure is provided (Regulation 13) for migrant applicants to challenge decisions of the designated authorities made under the Regulations.</Text></Para></BlockText></P><P><BlockText><Para><Text>A Transposition Note is available and can be obtained from the Department of Education and Skills, Vocational and 14-19 Reform Division, Moorfoot, Sheffield S1 4 PQ.</Text></Para></BlockText></P></ExplanatoryNotes></Secondary><Commentaries><Commentary id="c10800951" Type="M"><Para><Text>The European Communities (Designation) Order 2002, <Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2002/248" id="c00004" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="2002" Number="248">S.I. 2002/248</Citation>. Under section 57 of the Scotland Act (<Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1998/46" id="c00005" Year="1998" Class="UnitedKingdomPublicGeneralAct" Number="46">1998 c. 46</Citation>), despite the transfer to Scottish Ministers of functions in relation to implementing obligations under Community law in relation to devolved matters, the function of the Secretary of State in relation to implementing those obligations continues to be exercisable by her as regards Scotland.</Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10800961" Type="M"><Para><Text><Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1972/68" id="c00006" Year="1972" Class="UnitedKingdomPublicGeneralAct" Number="68">1972 c. 68</Citation>. By virtue of the amendment of section 1(2) of the European Communities Act by section 1 of the European Economic Area Act 1993(c. 51) regulations may be made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act to implement obligations of the United Kingdom created or arising by or under the Agreement on the European Economic Area dated 2nd May 1992 (Cm 2073) as adjusted by the Protocol dated 17th March 1993 (Cm 2183) and the EEA Enlargement Agreement dated 14th October 2003 (Cm 6171). By virtue of the European Communities (Definition of Treaties)(Agreement between the European Community and its Member States and the Swiss Confederation on the Free Movement of Persons) Order 2000 (<Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2000/3269" id="c00007" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="2000" Number="3269">S.I.2000/3269</Citation>) the Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other, on the Free Movement of Persons, dated 21st June 1999 (Cm 5639) is to be regarded as a Community Treaty.</Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10800971" Type="M"><Para><Text>O.J. No. L 19, 24.I.89, p.16</Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10800981" Type="M"><Para><Text>O.J. No L 206, 31.07.2001,p.1.</Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10800991" Type="M"><Para><Text><Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1989/40" id="c00008" Year="1989" Class="UnitedKingdomPublicGeneralAct" Number="40">1989 c. 40</Citation></Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10801001" Type="M"><Para><Text><Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1009/593" id="c00009" Class="NorthernIrelandOrderInCouncil" Year="1009" Number="593">S.I. 1009/593 (N.I.5)</Citation></Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10801011" Type="M"><Para><Text><Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1991/824" id="c00010" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="1991" Number="824">S.I. 1991/824</Citation></Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10801021" Type="M"><Para><Text><Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2000/1960" id="c00011" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="2000" Number="1960">S.I. 2000/1960</Citation>.</Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10801031" Type="M"><Para><Text><Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2002/3051" id="c00012" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="2002" Number="3051">S.I. 2002/3051</Citation>.</Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10801041" Type="M"><Para><Text>O.J. No. L160, 28.6.94,p.1.</Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="c10801051" Type="M"><Para><Text>O.J. No. L165, 21.6.2001,p. 60.</Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="key-b3ea96480a43f7abd97284fc332b2f52" Type="F"><Para><Text>Words in Sch. 4 para. 1 substituted (3.4.2006) by <Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2006/680" id="ct30tnjp3-00007" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="2006" Number="680" Title="The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2006">The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/680)</Citation>, <CitationSubRef id="ct30tnjp3-00008" CitationRef="ct30tnjp3-00007" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2006/680/article/1" SectionRef="article-1">art. 1</CitationSubRef>, <CitationSubRef id="ct30tnjp3-00009" CitationRef="ct30tnjp3-00007" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2006/680/schedule/1/paragraph/76/2" SectionRef="schedule-1-paragraph-76-2" Operative="true">Sch. 1 para. 76(2)</CitationSubRef></Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="key-1997b929fcd5b381a0ca0dbb5fa7bbb4" Type="F"><Para><Text>Sch. 4 para. 1A inserted (3.4.2006) by <Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2006/680" id="ct30xmf43-00007" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="2006" Number="680" Title="The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2006">The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/680)</Citation>, <CitationSubRef id="ct30xmf43-00008" CitationRef="ct30xmf43-00007" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2006/680/article/1" SectionRef="article-1">art. 1</CitationSubRef>, <CitationSubRef id="ct30xmf43-00009" CitationRef="ct30xmf43-00007" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2006/680/schedule/1/paragraph/76/3" SectionRef="schedule-1-paragraph-76-3" Operative="true">Sch. 1 para. 76(3)</CitationSubRef></Text></Para></Commentary><Commentary id="key-abfbaef9e02c382ee48dbcbe345aa902" Type="F"><Para><Text> Regulations revoked (except in their application to the profession of company auditor) (19.10.2007) by <Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/2781" id="cvdu3vl63-00004" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="2007" Number="2781" Title="The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2007">The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2781)</Citation>, <CitationSubRef id="cc00020" CitationRef="cvdu3vl63-00004" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/2781/regulation/1" SectionRef="regulation-1" Operative="false">reg. 1(2)</CitationSubRef>, <CitationSubRef id="cvdu3vl63-00005" CitationRef="cvdu3vl63-00004" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/2781/schedule/6" SectionRef="schedule-6" Operative="true">Sch. 6</CitationSubRef></Text></Para></Commentary></Commentaries></Legislation>