Explanatory note

This Order makes transitional provision in relation to section 44 (effect of disqualification in another member State on registration in the United Kingdom) and 44A (effect of disqualification or conviction on registration) of the Medical Act 1983 (“the Act”).

Article 2 makes transitional provision until the coming into force of new section 44(4) of the Act. Section 44(4) refers to an appealable registration decision, but until article 8 of the Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (“the Principal Order”) is brought into force no system exists for the hearing of appealable registration decisions under new Schedule 3A to the Act.

Article 3 makes provision for outstanding appeals under old section 44(4) of the Act.

Article 4 makes provision for the implementation of appeals determined under paragraph 37 of Schedule 2 to the Principal Order relating to appeals under new section 44A(1) or (2) of the Act.