Statutory Instruments

2005 No. 1475

HEALTH CARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS

OPTICIANS

The General Optical Council (Fitness to Practise Rules) Order of Council 2005

Made

27th May 2005

Laid before Parliament

8th June 2005

Coming into force

30th June 2005

At the Council Chamber, Whitehall, the 27th day of May 2005

By the Lords of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council

Whereas, in exercise of their powers under section 13E(1), 23C, 23D(7), 23E(8) and 31A of the Opticians Act 1989(1) and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, the General Optical Council have made the General Optical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules 2005 as set out in the Schedule to this Order:

And whereas by section 34(1) of that Act, such Rules shall not come into force until approved by Order of the Privy Council:

Now, therefore, Their Lordships, having taken these Rules into consideration, are pleased to, and do hereby approve them.

(1)

1989 c. 44. Sections 13E, 23C, 23D, 23E and 31A were inserted by S.I. 2005/ 848.