The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Wales) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2023

The Welsh Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3(1), 5(2) and 13(1) of the Professional Qualifications Act 20221 (“the 2022 Act”), make the following Regulations.

In accordance with section 14 of the 2022 Act, the Welsh Ministers are satisfied that the Regulations do not remove the ability of any Welsh regulator of a Welsh regulated profession to prevent individuals who are unfit to practise the profession from doing so, and that the Regulations will not have a material adverse effect on any Welsh regulated profession in terms of the knowledge, skills or experience of the individuals practising it.

In accordance with section 15 of the 2022 Act, the Welsh Ministers have consulted with such Welsh regulators of Welsh regulated professions as the Welsh Ministers consider are likely to be affected by these Regulations or it is otherwise appropriate to consult.