Section 54 Performance of regulatory activities by Qualifications WalesI1

(1)

Qualifications Wales must have regard to the principles in subsection (2) in carrying out its functions under—

(a)

Part 3 (recognition of awarding bodies);

(b)

Part 4 (priority qualifications and approval of qualifications);

(c)

Part 7 (enforcement powers of Qualifications Wales);

(d)

section 46(1)(a) to (c) (review of approved qualifications, designated qualifications and recognised bodies);

(e)

section 48 (complaints).

(2)

The principles are that—

(a)

regulatory activities should be carried out in a way that is transparent, accountable, proportionate and consistent, and

(b)

regulatory activities should be targeted only at cases in which action is needed.

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