6.—(1) A designated body must nominate or appoint a second responsible officer where—
(a)the designated body has nominated or appointed a responsible officer in accordance with regulation 5; and
(b)there is a conflict of interest or an appearance of bias between that responsible officer and a medical practitioner in respect of whom that responsible officer has responsibilities under regulation 11 or 13 (“the relevant practitioner”).
(2) In considering whom to nominate or appoint as a second responsible officer in accordance with paragraph (1), the designated body must ensure that there is no conflict of interest or appearance of bias between the person to be nominated or appointed and the relevant practitioner.
(3) Where a second responsible officer has been nominated or appointed in accordance with paragraph (1), that responsible officer, and not the first responsible officer, has the responsibilities specified in regulation 11 or 13 in relation to the relevant practitioner.