# The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, Regulation 2: Amendments to the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) Regulations 2002


(1) The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) Regulations 2002 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2 (interpretation), after the definition of “local authority” insert—
““registered health care professional” has the same meaning as “health care professional” in section 39(1) of the Social Security Act 1998;”.
(3) In regulation 5A (enhanced criminal record certificates: prescribed purposes) after paragraph (zg) insert—
“(zh) considering the applicant’s suitability to obtain or hold a licence granted under regulations made under section 2 of the Pedicabs (London) Act 2024;
(zi) considering the applicant’s suitability to work as a registered health care professional, employed or engaged by—
(i) the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions; or
(ii) contractors or sub-contractors, who are carrying out activities for the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions;”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1240/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-act-1997-criminal-records-amendment-regulations-2025/regulation-2
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