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Medical Act 1983
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- s. 29B(2A)-(2C) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 9(2)
- s. 29B(3A) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 9(3)
- s. 29E(1)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 12(2)(b)
- s. 29E(2)(e) (f) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 12(3)(b)
- s. 29F(1)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 14(3)
- s. 35ZA inserted by 2008 c. 14 Sch. 7 para. 4
- Sch. 1 para. 1A(1)(b)(iv)(v) inserted by S.I. 2024/374 Sch. 5 para. 1(2)(b)(iii)
- Sch. 3B para. 5(d)(e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(2)(b)
- Sch. 3B para. 6(1)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(3)(a)(ii)
- Sch. 3B para. 6(2)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(3)(b)(ii)
- Sch. 3B para. 7(1)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(4)(a)(ii)
- Sch. 3B para. 7(2)(c) and word inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(4)(b)(ii)
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Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):
- s. 29B(2A)-(2C) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 9(2)
- s. 29B(3A) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 9(3)
- s. 29E(1)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 12(2)(b)
- s. 29E(2)(e) (f) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 12(3)(b)
- s. 29F(1)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 14(3)
- s. 35ZA inserted by 2008 c. 14 Sch. 7 para. 4
- Sch. 1 para. 1A(1)(b)(iv)(v) inserted by S.I. 2024/374 Sch. 5 para. 1(2)(b)(iii)
- Sch. 3B para. 5(d)(e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(2)(b)
- Sch. 3B para. 6(1)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(3)(a)(ii)
- Sch. 3B para. 6(2)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(3)(b)(ii)
- Sch. 3B para. 7(1)(d) (e) inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(4)(a)(ii)
- Sch. 3B para. 7(2)(c) and word inserted by S.I. 2008/3131 Sch. 1 para. 19(4)(b)(ii)
[F1[F221BAFurther provision relating to the registration of specified state professionalsU.K.
(1)This section applies where a specified state professional applies to be registered under section 21B and the person’s specified state qualification is not an acceptable overseas qualification.
(2)This section does not apply if the specified state qualification is not an acceptable overseas qualification because Condition 3 is met in relation to it (see section 21B(9)).
(3)Where this section applies, the General Council must specify what aptitude test or adaptation period, or aptitude test and adaptation period, must be passed or successfully completed by the person.
(4)An aptitude test or adaptation period specified under this section, or an aptitude test and adaptation period together specified under this section, must be proportionate to the difference sought to be addressed.
(5)The General Council must give a person their reasons for specifying an aptitude test or an adaptation period, or both, in relation to the person under this section, if the person makes a written request for them.
(6)If the General Council specify aptitude tests in relation to persons under this section, the Council must ensure that such tests are scheduled with reasonable frequency and at least once a year.
(7)The General Council may require a specified state professional who wishes to be registered under section 21B to demonstrate that the person possesses the language skills necessary to the practice of a fully registered medical practitioner.
(8)A language test required by the General Council under subsection (7) must be proportionate to the level of language skills referred to in that subsection.]]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 21B, 21C inserted (19.7.2006 for specified purposes, 19.10.2007 in so far as not already in force as notified in the London Gazette dated 20.7.2007) by The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Amendments Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1914), arts. 1(2)(b)(c)(3), 35(2) (with art. 86)
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