Article 3 Interpretation

At the end of section 2 of the 1931 Act there shall be inserted the following definitions—

“The expression “the Directive” means European Communities Council Directive No. 85/384/EECO.J. No. L. 223/15.on the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in architecture, as amended by European Communities Council Directives Nos. 85/614/EECO.J. No. L. 376/1.and 86/17/EECO.J. No. L. 27/71..

The expression “competent authority”, in relation to a member State, means an authority or body designated by the member State in accordance with the Directive.

The expression “national” in relation to a member State means the same as in the Community Treaties, but does not include a person who, by virtue of article 2 of Protocol No. 3 (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) to the Treaty of Accession is not to benefit from Community provisions relating to the free movement of persons and services.

The expression “disqualifying decision in another member state” in relation to any person means a decision made by a competent authority of a member State other than the United Kingdom which—

(a)

is expressed to be made on the ground that he has committed a criminal offence or has misconducted himself in a professional respect; and

(b)

has in that State the effect that he is no longer registered or otherwise officially recognised as an architect or that he is prohibited from practising as an architect there.”.