PART 9MISCELLANEOUS

General saving provision: Switzerland155

1

The amendments made by Parts 2 to 8 of these Regulations are of no effect in relation to any action taken in relation to—

a

an individual—

i

who obtained his or her professional qualifications in Switzerland; or

ii

who lawfully practised in Switzerland,

who wishes to access and pursue a regulated profession in the United Kingdom in reliance on those professional qualifications or that practice; or

b

matters affecting Switzerland, insofar as such action relates to Switzerland.

2

In this regulation—

a

professional qualifications” means the formal qualifications necessary to practice a profession in Switzerland that is equivalent to a regulated profession;

b

regulated profession” means a profession regulated by or under an enactment amended in Parts 2 to 8 of these Regulations.