Explanatory note

The rules approved by this Order give effect to powers provided for in the Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2000 (`the Order') to make rules in respect of cases where, on the date the Order comes into force, proceedings in respect of interim suspension or interim conditional registration have commenced before, but no order has been made by, the Preliminary Proceedings Committee or where such an order is in force following a decision by that committee.

The rules provide that a decision as to whether an interim suspension order or an order for interim conditional registration should be made or, where such an order is already in force, a decision as to whether it should be renewed or revoked, shall be made by the Interim Orders Committee.