The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Amendments to the Dentists Act 1984 U.K.

27.  In section 36CA (supplementary provisions as to necessary knowledge of English)(1)—

(a) after subsection (4), insert—

“(4A) Where the applicant applies in reliance on a specified state qualification or qualifications, the registrar may not request more evidence, information or documents than is necessary to demonstrate to the registrar that the applicant has the necessary knowledge of English.”;

(b) after subsection (6), insert—

“(6A) Where the registrar requires an applicant who applies in reliance on a specified state qualification or qualifications to undergo an examination or other assessment, the examination or assessment must be proportionate to the knowledge of English referred to in section 36C(6)(aa).”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 3 para. 27 in force at 1.12.2023, see reg. 1

(1)

Section 36CA was inserted by S.I. 2015/806. There are amendments to section 36CA but none is relevant to these Regulations.