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7.—(1) Paragraph 11 is amended as follows.
(2) For sub-paragraph (2) substitute—
“(2) The adjudicators may not make an interim order under sub-paragraph (1)(a) unless the conditions in sub-paragraphs (2A) and (2B) have been complied with.
(2A) The condition in this sub-paragraph is that the regulator has first informed the social worker—
(a)that an interim order may be made, and
(b)of the reasons why it considers that an interim order may be necessary for the protection of the public or in the best interests of the social worker.
(2B) The condition in this sub-paragraph is that the regulator has given the social worker the opportunity—
(a)to make written submissions, or
(b)to attend before the adjudicators and be represented, in order to make oral submissions.
(2C) An interim order made under sub-paragraph (1) takes effect from the date on which it is made notwithstanding any appeal against the order.”.
(3) After sub-paragraph (3) insert—
“(3A) Where the adjudicators make an interim order under sub-paragraph (1), they must inform the regulator of the making of that order and its terms.”.
(4) For sub-paragraph (4) substitute—
“(4) Where the regulator has been informed in accordance with sub-paragraph (3A), the regulator must—
(a)inform the persons specified in paragraph 8(4)(a)(ii) to (v) of the terms of the order, and
(b)notify the social worker of their right to appeal to the High Court under Part 5.”.
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