SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9Social workers in Scotland

PART 2Savings and transitional provision

Pending applications12

1

This paragraph applies where a relevant application is made, but not finally determined, before exit day.

2

Despite their repeal by Part 1 of this Schedule, the following provisions of the 2001 Act continue to apply in relation to the application (including any appeal arising from it), on and after exit day, subject to the modifications specified in paragraph 13—

a

section 46B(a);

b

section 51(1)(b); and

c

in section 77, the definitions of “EEA State”, “exempt person”, “the General Systems Regulations” and “relevant European State”.

3

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), “relevant application” means an application for—

a

registration in a part of the register maintained under Part 3 of the 2001 Act; or

b

renewal of registration in that register.

4

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), an application is finally determined when—

a

it is withdrawn;

b

notice is given that it has been granted; or

c

notice is given that it has been granted subject to conditions, or refused, and either—

i

the time limit for appeal against the decision has expired without an appeal being made; or

ii

an appeal made against the decision under section 51 of the 2001 Act has been finally determined or abandoned.