26. In section 53 (interpretation) M1, in subsection (1)—U.K.
(a)omit the definitions of “competent authority”, “Directive 2002/58/EC”, “exempt person”, “the General Systems Regulations”, “IMI”, and “national”;
(b)for the definition of “the Directive” substitute—
““the Directive” means Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7th September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications (OJ No L255, 30.09.2005, p 22), and any reference in this Act to the Directive or to any provision of the Directive is a reference to the Directive, or to that provision, as it had effect immediately before [F1IP completion day];”.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 26(b) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (EFTA States) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1394), regs. 1(2), 11(4)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 26 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)
Marginal Citations
M1The definitions of “competent authority”, “the Directive”, “exempt person”, “the General Systems Regulations”, “national”, and “relevant European State” were inserted by S.I. 2007/3101. The definitions of “Directive 2002/58/EC” and “IMI” were inserted by, and “the General Systems Regulations” was substituted by, S.I. 2016/1030. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2011/1043.
