PART 4SOCIAL CARE WORKERS

Removal of entries from the register

94Entries based on false or misleading information

(1)

If the registrar is satisfied that an entry in a part of the register, or an annotation to an entry, has been included on the register on the basis of false or misleading information, the registrar may remove the entry or annotation from the register.

(2)

Subsection (3) applies where the registrar thinks—

(a)

that an entry, or an annotation to an entry, in the register may have been included on the register on the basis of false or misleading information,

(b)

the registered person's fitness to practise may be impaired, and

(c)

an interim order may be necessary for the protection of the public.

(3)

The registrar may refer the matter to an interim orders panel.

(4)

Where the registrar decides to remove an entry in respect of a person from the register under this section the registrar must give notice to the person of—

(a)

the decision,

(b)

the reasons for the decision, and

(c)

the right of appeal conferred by section 101.