Regulation 20C Authorisation procedures: examinationsF1

Where a competent authority requires an applicant to undertake an examination for authorisation, the competent authority must, where reasonably practicable—

(a)

schedule examinations at reasonably frequent intervals,

(b)

provide a reasonable period of time for applicants to request to take the examination,

(c)

accept requests to take such examinations in electronic format, and

(d)

consider the use of electronic means in other aspects of the examination process.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Regs. 20-20C substituted for reg. 20 (1.10.2026) by The Provision of Services (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/435), regs. 1(2), 9 (with reg. 12)