The General Optical Council (Fitness to Practise) (Amendment in Relation to Standard of Proof) Rules Order of Council 2008 No. 2690

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order approves an amendment made by the General Optical Council to the General Optical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules 2005. The effect of the amendment is to apply the standard of proof which is applicable to civil proceedings to all proceedings before the Fitness to Practice Committee which commence on or after 3rd November 2008.