53 Proof of certain instruments.U.K.
(1)A copy of any instrument mentioned in subsection (2) below which—
(a)purports to be printed by the Queen's printers, or by any other printers in pursuance of authority given by the General Council, or
(b)is certified to be a true copy by the Registrar or by any other person appointed by the General Council, either in addition to or in place of the Registrar, to certify any such instrument,
shall be admissible in evidence.
(2)The instruments referred to in subsection (1) above are—
(a)any order of the Privy Council under section 9 above;
(b)regulations made by the General Council under section 31 or 32 above;
[F1(c)an order of a Fitness to Practise Panel under section 38 above; and]
(d)a direction of the General Council under section 39 above.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 53(2)(c) substituted (1.11.2004 as notified in the London Gazette dated 8.10.2004) by The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135), arts. 1(2)(3), 15(5) (with Sch. 2)