The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Amendments to the Dentists Act 1984 U.K.

21.  In section 15A (supplementary provisions as to the necessary knowledge of English)(1)—

(a) after subsection (4), insert—

“(4A) Where the applicant is applying in reliance on a specified state qualification, the registrar may not request more evidence, information or documents than is necessary to demonstrate to the registrar that the applicant has the necessary knowledge of English.”;

(b) after subsection (6), insert—

“(6A) Where the registrar requires an applicant who makes an application in reliance on a specified state qualification to undergo an examination or other assessment, the examination or assessment must be proportionate to the knowledge of English referred to in section 15(3)(ba).”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 3 para. 21 in force at 1.12.2023, see reg. 1

(1)

Section 15A was inserted by S.I. 2015/806. There are amendments to section 15A but none is relevant to these Regulations.