UK Act of Parliament 2022 United Kingdom

Professional Qualifications Act 2022

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s.001

Power to provide for individuals to be treated as having UK qualifications

s.002

Power conferred by section 1 exercisable only if necessary to meet demand

s.003

Implementation of international recognition agreements

s.004

Authorisation to enter into regulator recognition agreements

s.005

Revocation of general EU system of recognition of overseas qualifications

s.006

Revocation of other assimilated recognition law

s.007

Assistance centre

s.008

Duty of regulator to publish information on requirements to practise

s.009

Duty of regulator to provide information to regulator in another part of UK

s.010

Duty of regulator to provide information to overseas regulator

s.011

Amendments to the Architects Act 1997

s.012

Crown application

s.013

General provision about regulations

s.014

Protection of regulator autonomy

s.015

Consultation with regulators

s.016

Authority by whom regulations may be made

s.017

Consultation with devolved authorities

s.018

Parliamentary procedure

s.019

Interpretation

s.020

Extent

s.021

Commencement

s.022

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

ARB

Primary

Architects Registration Board

Regulates use of the title 'architect' in the UK. Maintains register of architects, sets standards of conduct and practice, investigates complaints about …

GDC

General Dental Council

Statutory regulator for dentists, dental nurses, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental technicians, clinical dental technicians, and orthodontic therapists in the UK.

NMC

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Statutory regulator for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in the UK. Maintains the professional register, sets education standards, and investigates fitness to …