# The European Union (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2016, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Professional Qualifications
Made 16th November 2016
Laid before Parliament 17th November 2016
Coming into force 8th December 2016
The Secretary of State is designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to recognition of higher education diplomas, formal qualifications, or experience in the occupation, required for the pursuit of professions or occupations.
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of, as read with paragraph 1A of Schedule 2 to, the European Communities Act 1972.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1094/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/european-union-recognition-of-professional-qualifications-amendment-regulations-2016/introduction
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