Paragraph 5 Other conditions of registration

(1)

For the purpose of satisfying himself as to the good character of the applicant, the Registrar shall have regard to—

(a)

the character reference referred to in rule 4(2)(a);

(b)

any criminal offence which the applicant has been convicted of;

(c)

such other matters as appear to him to be relevant;

and for this purpose the Registrar may seek information additional to that provided with the application for registration from both the applicant and from any other person or source.

(2)

For the purpose of satisfying himself as to the physical and mental health of the applicant, the Registrar shall have regard to—

(a)

the health reference referred to in rule 4(2)(b);

(b)

such other matters as appear to him to be relevant;

and for this purpose the Registrar may seek information additional to that provided with the application for registration from both the applicant and from any other person or source and may require the applicant to be examined by a doctor nominated by the Registrar.

Notes on Schedule

Marginal citations

M1: 1993 c. 21.

Modifications

C1: Sch. applied (with modifications) (10.8.2009) by The General Osteopathic Council (Registration of Osteopaths with United Kingdom Qualifications that are not Recognised Qualifications) Rules Order of Council 2009 (S.I. 2009/1993), Sch. rules 1(1), 3