UK Statutory Instrument 2012 United Kingdom

The General Medical Council (Licence to Practise and Revalidation) Regulations Order of Council 2012

This Order approves the Regulations made by the General Medical Council on 27th September 2012 under their powers under the Medical Act 1983 (“the Act”) in relation to the licensing of medical practitioners.
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5 compliance obligations

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  • Any Person 2

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What this Act requires

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Schedules

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The General Medical Council, in exercise of their powers under...

s.003

Grant or refusal of a licence

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Registrar must grant or refuse medical licence based on registration, English proficiency, and indemnity Statutory regulator
s.004

Withdrawal of a licence

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • GMC Registrar must withdraw or may withdraw a doctor's licence under specified conditions Statutory regulator
s.006

Revalidation

  • Licensed doctors must submit evidence and obtain a fitness-to-practise statement for revalidation every 5 years Any Person
s.007

Referral to a Registration Panel

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Registrar must refer licensing/revalidation matters to a Registration Panel and consider its advice Statutory regulator
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s.004

Request for information: indemnity arrangement

Enforcement and responsible bodies

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GMC

General Medical Council

Statutory regulator for doctors in the UK. Maintains the medical register, sets standards for medical education and practice, and investigates fitness to …

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