The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023 No. 1286

SCHEDULE 3 U.K. Amendments for the purpose of, and in connection with, implementing the EEA EFTA free trade agreement

PART 5 U.K. Amendments in relation to healthcare professions

Amendments to the Dentists Act 1984 U.K.

24.  In section 21A (notification of results of application)(1)—

(a) after subsection (2), insert—

“(2ZA) Where A holds a specified state qualification in dentistry, the registrar must—

(a) give A adequate time to complete the requirements and procedures of the application process; and

(b) deal promptly with A’s application.”;

(b) in subsection (3), for the words from “within” to the end, substitute—

“—

(a) where A holds a specified state qualification, within the period of four months beginning with the relevant date;

(b) in any other case, within the period of three months beginning with that date.”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 3 para. 24 in force at 1.12.2023, see reg. 1

(1)

Section 21A was inserted by S.I. 1998/811 and substituted by S.I. 2007/3101. Section 21A was amended by S.I. 2015/806 and 2019/593.