# The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Professional Qualifications
Made 29th November 2023
Coming into force 1st December 2023
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3(1) and (2), 5(2), 6(1) and 13(1) of the Professional Qualifications Act 2022 (“the 2022 Act”), makes the following Regulations.
In accordance with section 14 of the 2022 Act, the Secretary of State is satisfied that these Regulations do not remove the ability of any regulator to prevent individuals who are unfit to practise the profession from doing so, and that these Regulations will not have a material adverse effect on any regulated profession in terms of the knowledge, skills or experience of the individuals practising it.
In accordance with section 15 of the 2022 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted such regulators of regulated professions as the Secretary of State considers are likely to be affected by these Regulations or it is otherwise appropriate to consult.
In accordance with section 17 of the 2022 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the devolved authorities and published a report on the consultation.
In accordance with section 18(1), (6)(a) and (8) of the 2022 Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1286/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/recognition-of-professional-qualifications-and-implementation-of-international-recognition-agreements-amendment-regulations-2023/introduction
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