The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

PART 1 U.K. Amendments to legislation

Interpretation U.K.

1.  In this Schedule, “ the 1989 Act” means the Opticians Act 1989 M1 .

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I1 Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M1 1989 c. 44.

Opticians Act 1989 U.K.

2.  The 1989 Act is amended as follows.

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I2 Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

3.  In section 8 (qualifications for registration) M2 — U.K.

(a) omit subsection (1A);

(b) after subsection (2A) insert—

“(2B) A determination under subsection (2A) may not be made in relation to a person whose qualification—

(a) was granted in a relevant European State, and

(b) indicates, in the opinion of the Council, a level of attainment of competency comparable to that indicated by an approved UK qualification.

(2C) In subsection (2B), “approved UK qualification” means a qualification that is—

(a) approved under section 12(7)(b), and

(b) granted by an establishment in the United Kingdom that is approved under section 12(7)(a).”.

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I3 Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M2 Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/848, 2007/3101.

4.  Omit sections 8B to 8D (registration of visiting European practitioners) M3 . U.K.

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I4 Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M3 Sections 8B to 8D were inserted by S.I. 2007/3101. Sections 8C and 8D were amended by S.I. 2016/1030.

5.  In section 10 (general provisions as to registers and lists) M4 — U.K.

(a) in subsection (1)(c), omit “subject to subsection (1ZA),”;

(b) omit subsection (1ZA).

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I5 Sch. 5 para. 5 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M4 Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/848, 2007/3101.

6.  In section 10A (indemnity arrangements) M5 , omit subsection (11). U.K.

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I6 Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M5 Section 10A was inserted by S.I. 2005/848 and substituted by S.I. 2014/1887.

7.  In section 11A (continuing education and training), omit subsections (5) to (7) M6 . U.K.

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I7 Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M6 Section 11A was inserted by S.I. 2005/848 and subsections (5) to (7) were inserted by S.I. 2007/3101.

8.  In section 11B (failure to satisfy continuing education and training requirements) M7 , omit subsections (1A) to (1C). U.K.

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I8 Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M7 Section 11B was inserted by S.I. 2005/848 and subsections (1A) to (1C) were inserted by S.I. 2007/3101.

9.  In section 23G (appeals) M8 — U.K.

(a) in subsection (1)—

(i) in paragraph (c), at the end insert “ and ”;

(ii) omit paragraph (e) and the “and” before it;

(b) in subsection (4), in paragraphs (b) and (c), for “(e)” substitute “ (d) ”;

(c) omit subsection (8).

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I9 Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M8 Section 23G was inserted by S.I. 2005/848. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2016/1030.

10.  In section 29 (death or bankruptcy) M9 , omit subsection (2A). U.K.

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I10 Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M9 Subsection 2A was inserted by S.I. 2007/3101.

11.  In section 36 (interpretation) M10 , in subsection (1)— U.K.

(a) omit the definitions of “exempt person” and “General Systems Regulations”;

(b) in the definition of “individual registrant”, for “, 8A or 8B” substitute “ or 8A ”;

(c) in the definition of “register”, omit paragraph (ca);

(d) in the definitions of “registered dispensing optician” and “registered optometrist”, omit the words from “or in” to the end.

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I11 Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M10 Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/848, 2007/3101, 2011/1043, 2016/1030.

12.  In Schedule 1 (constitution of the General Council) M11 , in paragraph 1A(1)(b)(ii), omit “or 8B”. U.K.

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I12 Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M11 Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2008/1774.

National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 U.K.

13.  In the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 M12 , in section 108 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “ophthalmic optician” omit from “, or in” to “that Act” (where it first occurs).

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I13 Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M12 1978 c. 29. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/848, 2007/3101.

National Health Service Act 2006 U.K.

14.  In the National Health Service Act 2006 M13 , in section 275 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “optometrist” omit from “or in” to “that Act,”.

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I14 Sch. 5 para. 14 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M13 2006 c. 41. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/3101.

National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 U.K.

15.  In the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 M14 , in section 206 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “optometrist” omit from “or in” to “that Act,”.

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I15 Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M14 2006 c. 42. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/3101.

National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) Regulations 1986 U.K.

16.  In the National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) Regulations 1986 M15 , in regulation 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), in the definition of “optician” omit from “or in” to “that Act”.

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I16 Sch. 5 para. 16 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M15 S.I. 1986/975. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/1481, 2007/122 (W.12), 2007/3101.

National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1992 U.K.

17.  In the National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1992 M16 ,in regulation 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), in paragraph (b) of the definition of “optician” omit from “or in” to “that Act”.

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I17 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M16 S.I. 1992/664. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/848, 2007/3101.

General Optical Council Testing of Sight by Persons Training as Ophthalmic Opticians Rules 1993 U.K.

18.  In the General Optical Council Testing of Sight by Persons Training as Ophthalmic Opticians Rules 1993 M17 , in rule 4 (classes of exempt person), omit paragraph (c).

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I18 Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M17 As set out in the Schedule to the General Optical Council (Testing of Sight by Persons Training as Ophthalmic Opticians Rules) Order of Council 1994 (S.I. 1994/70). Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/3101.

Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 U.K.

19.  In the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 M18 , in regulation 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), in paragraph (e) of the definition of “health care professional” omit from “or in” to “that Act,”.

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I19 Sch. 5 para. 19 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M18 S.I. 2004/1031. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/3101.

General Optical Council (Registration) Rules 2005 U.K.

20.  In the General Optical Council (Registration) Rules 2005 M19 —

(a) in rule 2 (interpretation), omit paragraph (1A);

(b) in rule 5(1) (information from applicants)—

(i) in sub-paragraph (d), omit from “(except” to “registered))”;

(ii) in sub-paragraph (f), omit from “except” to “8(1A)),”;

(c) in rule 12 (entries on the register), omit paragraph (2);

(d) in rule 13 (entries relating to specialties), omit paragraph (2);

(e) omit rules 21A and 21B (visiting opticians from relevant European states).

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I20 Sch. 5 para. 20 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M19 As set out in the Schedule to the General Optical Council (Registration Rules) Order of Council 2005 (S.I. 2005/1478). Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/3101.

National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2006 U.K.

21.  In the National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2006 M20 , in regulation 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1)—

(a) in the definition of “optometrist”, omit from “or in” to “that Act”;

(b) in paragraph (b) of the definition of “register”, omit from “or in” to “that Act” (where it first occurs).

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I21 Sch. 5 para. 21 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M20 S.S.I. 2006/135. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/3101.

National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 U.K.

22.  In the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 M21 , in regulation 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “optometrist independent prescriber”, omit from “, or in” to “that Act”.

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I22 Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M21 S.S.I. 2009/183.

Patient Rights (Treatment Time Guarantee) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 U.K.

23.  In the Patient Rights (Treatment Time Guarantee) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 M22 , in regulation 1(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “ophthalmic optician”, omit from “, or in” to “that Act” (where it first occurs).

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I23 Sch. 5 para. 23 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M22 S.S.I. 2012/110.

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 U.K.

24.  In the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 M23 , in regulation 8 (interpretation), in paragraph (1)—

(a) in the definition of “registered optometrist”, omit the words from “or the” to the end;

(b) in paragraph (c) of the definition of “the relevant register”, omit the words from “or the” to the end.

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I24 Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

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M23 S.I. 2012/1916.