SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2 Amendments of the Osteopaths Act 1993

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In section 9 of the M1Osteopaths Act 1993 (access to the register etc.), in subsection (1), the words from “and” at the end of paragraph (a) to the end of paragraph (b) are hereby repealed.

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After subsection (1) of that section insert—

1A

The General Council shall—

a

before the end of the period of twelve months which begins on the date on which the register is opened, and

b

at least once in every subsequent period of twelve months which begins on the anniversary of that date,

publish a list (referred to in this section as the “published register”), giving the names and registered addresses of those who, at the date of publication, are registered osteopaths.

1B

The published register shall also contain, in respect of each registered osteopath, such other information, derived from the register, as may, by rules made by the General Council, be determined to be appropriate for publication.

1C

Any osteopath whose registration has been suspended shall, for the period of his suspension, cease to be a registered osteopath for the purposes of subsections (1A) and (1B).

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In subsection (3) of that section, after “copies of the” insert “ published ”.