Regulation 17 Suspension of ACSP status

(1)

A person is suspended as an ACSP when the registrar gives the person a notice informing them their status as an ACSP is suspended (a “notice of suspension”).

(2)

The registrar may give a notice of suspension pending a decision whether to give a notice of cessation under regulation 18 (4).

(3)

A notice of suspension given in accordance with paragraph (2) must—

(a)

state the registrar’s intention to give a notice of cessation under regulation 18 (4) to the person after the expiry of the period of 28 days beginning on the day the notice of suspension is given;

(b)

explain the reasons for the registrar’s intention, and

(c)

explain how the person can object to the giving by the registrar of a notice of cessation to the person (see regulation 18 (5)).

(4)

The registrar may by notice in writing extend a period specified in paragraph (3)(a).

(5)

Upon the giving of a notice of suspension, the registrar must—

(a)

publish notice of the suspension of the person’s status as an ACSP, and

(b)

notify the person’s supervisory authority.

(6)

A person’s status as an ACSP ceases to be suspended when the registrar gives the person a notice informing them their suspension is revoked (a “notice of suspension revocation”) or gives them a notice of cessation under regulation 18(4).

(7)

Upon the giving of a notice of suspension revocation, the registrar must notify the person’s supervisory authority.