Citation, commencement and interpretation1

1

This Order may be cited as the Medical Profession (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008.

2

This article and articles 5 and 6 come into force on the day after the day on which this Order is made.

3

Articles 2 and 3(1), and Part 1 of Schedule 1, come into force on 1st January 2009.

4

Except as provided by paragraphs (2) and (3), this Order comes into force on such day as the Privy Council may by order appoint.

5

Different days may be appointed by an order under paragraph (4) for different provisions or different purposes.

6

In this Order—

  • “the 1983 Act” means the Medical Act 19832;

  • “the 2003 Order” means the General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 20033; and

  • “the General Council” means the General Medical Council.