Section 37 Power to exempt Christian Science homes.
England and Wales
The Secretary of State may grant exemption from the operation of the provisions of this Part of this Act in respect of any nursing home or mental nursing home as respects which he is satisfied that it is being, or will be, carried on in accordance with the practice and principles of the body known as the Church of Christ Scientist.
It shall be a condition of any exemption granted under this section that the home in question shall adopt and use the name of Christian Science house.
An exemption granted under this section may at any time be withdrawn by the Secretary of State if it appears to him that the home in question is no longer being carried on in accordance with the said practice and principles.
Annotations
Modifications
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S. 37(1)(3): transfer of functions (E.) (1.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/747, regs. 2(1), 3, 4, Sch. 1
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
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Act repealed (1.4.2002) by Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14), s. 117(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 2001/3852, art. 3(7)(j) (subject to art. 2, Sch. 1 (as amended: (27.3.2002) by S.I. 2002/1493, art. 5; (31.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1790, art. 2; (8.12.2005) by S.I. 2005/3397, art. 2)); S.I. 2002/920, art. 3(3)(g) (subject to art. 3(5)-(10) and with art. 2, Schs. 1-3)