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Skip to main contentSkip to navigationlegislation.gov.ukThe National ArchivesHelpSite MapAccessibilityContact UsCymraegHomeAbout UsBrowse LegislationNew LegislationChanges To LegislationSearch LegislationSearch LegislationTitle: (or keywords in the title)Year:Number:Type:All Legislation (excluding draft)All Primary Legislation UK Public General Acts UK Local Acts Acts of the Scottish Parliament Acts of the National Assembly for Wales Measures of the National Assembly for Wales Church Measures Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly Acts of the Old Scottish Parliament Acts of the English Parliament Acts of the Old Irish Parliament Acts of the Parliament of Great Britain Northern Ireland Orders in Council Measures of the Northern Ireland Assembly Acts of the Northern Ireland ParliamentAll Secondary Legislation UK Statutory Instruments Wales Statutory Instruments Scottish Statutory Instruments Northern Ireland Statutory Rules Church Instruments UK Ministerial Orders UK Statutory Rules and OrdersAll Draft Legislation UK Draft Statutory Instruments Scottish Draft Statutory Instruments Northern Ireland Draft Statutory RulesAll Impact Assessments UK Impact AssessmentsSearchAdvanced SearchOsteopaths Act 1993You are here:1993 c. 21Whole ActTable of ContentsContentMore ResourcesPreviousNextPlain ViewPrint OptionsWhat VersionLatest available (Revised)Original (As enacted)Advanced FeaturesShow Geographical Extent(e.g. England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)Show Timeline of ChangesOpening OptionsOpen whole ActOpen Act without schedulesOpen Schedules onlyMore ResourcesOriginal Print PDFView moreChanges to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Osteopaths Act 1993. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.E+W+S+N.I.Osteopaths Act 19931993 CHAPTER 21An Act to establish a body to be known as the General Osteopathic Council; to provide for the regulation of the profession of osteopathy, including making provision as to the registration of osteopaths and as to their professional education and conduct; to make provision in connection with the development and promotion of the profession; and for connected purposes.[1st July 1993] Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Extent InformationE1Act extends to United Kingdom, with exceptions, see s. 42(7).Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1Act: power to modify conferred (15.3.2000) by 1999 c. 8, s. 60(2); S.I. 2000/779, art. 2Commencement InformationI1Act not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 42(2). The General Council and its committeesE+W+S+N.I.1 The General Osteopathic Council and its committees.E+W+S+N.I.(1)There shall be a body corporate to be known as the General Osteopathic Council (referred to in this Act as “the General Council”).
(2)It shall be the duty of the General Council to develop, promote and regulate the profession of osteopathy.
(4)Part I of the Schedule shall have effect with respect to the constitution of the General Council.
(9)Part II of the Schedule shall have effect with respect to the statutory committees.
(10)At the request of the General Council, Her Majesty may by Order in Council make such provision with respect to the matters dealt with by the Schedule as Her Majesty considers appropriate in consultation with the General Council.
(12)Any provision under subsection (10) may be made either in substitution for, or as an addition to, that made by any provision of the Schedule.
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(3)Where an application for registration is made during the transitional period by a person who was in practice as an osteopath at any time before the opening of the register, he shall be treated as having a recognised qualification if he satisfies the Registrar that for a period of at least five years (which need not be continuous) he has spent a substantial part of his working time in the lawful, safe and competent practice of osteopathy.
(5)For the purposes of subsection (3), the question whether the applicant has spent any part of his working time in the lawful, safe and competent practice of osteopathy shall be determined in accordance with such rules (if any) as may be made by the General Council.
(a)has obtained a qualification in osteopathy outside the United Kingdom,
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(2)No such rules shall be made before the end of the period of two years beginning with the opening of the register.
(3)Before making any rules under subsection (1), the General Council shall take such steps as are reasonably practicable to consult those who are registered osteopaths.
(4)The General Council may by rules provide for the conversion, in prescribed circumstances and subject to the osteopath concerned complying with such conditions (if any) as may be prescribed, of provisional registration into full registration.
(5)Unless it is converted into full registration in accordance with the rules, any provisional registration shall cease to have effect at the end of the period of one year beginning with the date on which it is entered in the register.
(6)A provisionally registered osteopath shall not practise osteopathy except under the supervision of a fully registered osteopath who is approved by the General Council for the purposes of this subsection.
(7)The General Council shall maintain a list of those fully registered osteopaths who are for the time being approved by the Council for the purposes of subsection (6).
6 Registration: supplemental provision.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The register shall show, in relation to each registered osteopath—
(g)in the case of an application for conditional registration, the conditions or kinds of condition which may be imposed on the osteopath concerned;
(j)any failure on the part of a registered osteopath to comply with any conditions subject to which his registration has effect, including provision for the Registrar to refuse to renew his registration or for the removal of his name from the register;
(c)providing for the entry in the register of qualifications (whether or not they are recognised qualifications) possessed by registered osteopaths and the removal of such an entry;
(5)A person who has failed to renew his registration as an osteopath shall be entitled to have his entry restored to the register on payment of the prescribed fee.
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI7S. 7 wholly in force at 9.5.2000; s. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2); s. 7(1)(2) in force for certain purposes at 5.7.1999 by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(b); s. 7(1)(2) in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 2; s. 7(3) in force at 9.5.2000 by S.I. 2000/1065, art. 2(a) (with transitional provisions in art. 3)8 Restoration to the register of osteopaths who have been struck off.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where a person who has had his entry as a fully registered osteopath removed from the register as the result of an order under section 22(4)(d) wishes to have his entry restored to the register he shall make an application for registration to the Registrar.
(5)The Committee shall not grant an application for restoration unless it is satisfied that the applicant not only satisfies the requirements of section 3 (as modified) but, having regard in particular to the circumstances which led to the making of the order under section 22(4)(d), is also a fit and proper person to practise the profession of osteopathy.
(a)shall direct the Registrar to register the applicant as a fully registered osteopath; and
(8)The General Council may by rules make provision in relation to the restoration to the register of conditionally registered osteopaths or provisionally registered osteopaths, and any such rules may provide for restoration, in prescribed circumstances, as a fully registered osteopath.
9 Access to the register etc.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The General Council shall—
(a)make the register available for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable times; F1. . .
[F3(1A)The General Council shall—
(1C)Any osteopath whose registration has been suspended shall, for the period of his suspension, cease to be a registered osteopath for the purposes of subsections (1A) and (1B).]
(2)Any person who asks the General Council for a copy of the most recently published register shall be entitled to have one on payment of such reasonable fee as the Council may determine.
(3)Subsection (2) shall not be taken as preventing the General Council from providing copies of the [F4published] register free of charge whenever it considers it appropriate.
(4)Any copy of, or extract from, the published register shall be evidence (and in Scotland sufficient evidence) of the matters mentioned in it.
(5)A certificate purporting to be signed by the Registrar, certifying that a person—
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(4)The General Council shall by rules make provision, in relation to any case where the Registrar proposes to suspend an osteopath’s registration under subsection (3)—
(a)giving the osteopath concerned an opportunity to appear before the Investigating Committee and argue his case against suspension;
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(b)any training which a registered osteopath may be required to undergo after registration.
(b)treat any such person, for the purposes of paragraph 15(2)(c) to (e) of the Schedule, as a member of its staff.
13 The standard of proficiency.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The General Council shall from time to time determine the standard of proficiency which, in its opinion, is required for the competent and safe practice of osteopathy.
(3)If the Council at any time varies the standard so determined it shall publish F5. . . a statement of the revised [F6standard, accompanied by] a statement of the differences between that standard and the standard as it was immediately before the revision.
(4)No variation of the standard shall have effect before the end of the period of one year beginning with the date on which the Council publishes the [F7statements] required by subsection (3) in connection with that variation.
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(10)Where, by virtue of Community law a person (“the osteopath”) is to be authorised to practise the profession of osteopathy on the same conditions as a person who holds a recognised qualification—
17 Post registration training.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The General Council may make rules requiring registered osteopaths to undertake further courses of training.
(3)Whenever required to do so by the [F8Education Committee], any such institution shall give to [F9the Committee] such information as [F9the Committee] may reasonably require in connection with the exercise of its functions under this Act.
(4)The matters with respect to which the [F8Education Committee]may require information under subsection (3) include—
[F10(5)Where an institution refuses any reasonable request for information made by the Education Committee under this section, the Committee may recommend to the General Council that recognition of the qualification in question be either—
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(a)laying down standards of conduct and practice expected of registered osteopaths; and
(b)giving advice in relation to the practice of osteopathy.
(3)Before issuing the Code or varying it, the General Council shall consult such representatives of practising osteopaths as it considers appropriate.
20 Professional conduct and fitness to practise.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This section applies where any allegation is made against a registered osteopath to the effect that—
(a)he has been guilty of conduct which falls short of the standard required of a registered osteopath;
(d)his ability to practise as an osteopath is seriously impaired because of his physical or mental condition.
(2)In this Act conduct which falls short of the standard required of a registered osteopath is referred to as “unacceptable professional conduct”.
(a)notify the registered osteopath concerned of the allegation and invite him to give it his observations before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which notice of the allegation is sent to him;
(c)consider, in the light of the information which it has been able to obtain and any observations duly made to it by the registered osteopath concerned, whether in its opinion there is a case to answer.
(10)The General Council [F11shall] by rules make provision as to the procedure to be followed by the Investigating Committee in any investigation carried out by it under this section.
(11)In the case of an allegation of a kind mentioned in subsection (1)(c), the Investigating Committee may conclude that there is no case to answer if it considers that the criminal offence in question has no material relevance to the fitness of the osteopath concerned to practise osteopathy.
(a)notify both the osteopath concerned and the person making the allegation of its conclusion; and
(13)Where the Investigating Committee concludes that there is no case to answer, it shall notify both the osteopath concerned and the person making the allegation.
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(2)If the Committee is satisfied that it is necessary to do so in order to protect members of the public, it may order the Registrar to suspend the osteopath’s registration.
(5)Before making an order, the Investigating Committee shall give the osteopath concerned an opportunity to appear before it and to argue his case against the making of the proposed order.
(6)At any such hearing the osteopath shall be entitled to be legally represented.
(3)If the allegation is of a kind mentioned in section 20(1)(c), the Committee may take no further action if it considers that the criminal offence in question has no material relevance to the fitness of the osteopath concerned to practise osteopathy.
(a)admonish the osteopath;
(b)make an order imposing conditions with which he must comply while practising as an osteopath (a “conditions of practice order”);
(c)order the Registrar to suspend the osteopath’s registration for such period as may be specified in the order (a “suspension order”); or
(d)order the Registrar to remove the osteopath’s name from the register.
[F12(4A)A conditions of practice order must specify one or both of the following—
(b)a test of competence which must be taken by the osteopath.]
(5)A conditions of practice order shall cease to have effect—
(a)if a period is specified in the order F13. . ., when that period ends;
(b)if no such period is specified but a test of competence is so specified, when the osteopath concerned passes the test; or
(c)if both a period and a test are so specified, when the period ends or when the osteopath concerned passes the test, whichever is the later to occur.
(6)At any time while a conditions of practice order is in force under this section or by virtue of a recommendation under section 31(8)(c), the Committee may (whether or not of its own motion)—
(c)require the osteopath concerned to pass a test of competence specified by the Committee;
(7)Where the period for which a conditions of practice order has effect is extended or reduced under subsection (6), or a test of competence is specified under that subsection, subsection (5) shall have effect as if—
(8)At any time while a suspension order is in force with respect to an osteopath under this section or by virtue of a recommendation under section 31(8)(c), the Committee may (whether or not of its own motion)—
(b)make a conditions of practice order with which the osteopath must comply if he resumes the practice of osteopathy after the end of his period of suspension.
(9)The period specified in a conditions of practice order or in a suspension order under this section, and any extension of a specified period under subsection (6) or (8), shall not in each case exceed three years.
(10)Before exercising its powers under subsection (4), (6) or (8), the Committee shall give the osteopath concerned an opportunity to appear before it and to argue his case.
(11)At any such hearing the osteopath shall be entitled to be legally represented.
(12)In exercising its powers under subsection (6) or (8), the Committee shall ensure that the conditions imposed on the osteopath concerned are, or the period of suspension imposed on him is, the minimum which it considers necessary for the protection of members of the public.
(13)The Committee shall, before the end of the period of twelve months beginning with the commencement of this section, and at least once in every succeeding period of twelve months, publish a report setting out—
(a)the names of those osteopaths in respect of whom it has investigated allegations under this section and found the allegations to be well founded;
(c)the steps (if any) taken by the Committee in respect of the osteopaths so named.
(14)Where the Committee has investigated any allegation against an osteopath under this section and has not been satisfied that the allegation was well founded, it shall include in its report for the year in question a statement of that fact if the osteopath so requests.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F12S. 22(4A) inserted (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 17, s. 42, Sch. 2 para. 5(1)F13Words in s. 22(5)(a) repealed (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 17, s. 42, Sch. 2 para. 5(2)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C2S. 22 restricted (9.5.2000) by S.I. 2000/1037, Sch. para. 3(6)23 Consideration of allegations by the Health Committee.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where an allegation has been referred to the Health Committee under section 20 or by virtue of any rule made under section 26(2)(a), it shall be the duty of the Committee to consider the allegation.
(a)make an order imposing conditions with which the osteopath concerned must comply while practising as an osteopath (a “conditions of practice order”); or
(b)order the Registrar to suspend the osteopath’s registration for such period as may be specified in the order (a “suspension order”).
(b)make a suspension order with respect to the osteopath concerned.
(5)At any time while a suspension order is in force with respect to an osteopath under this section or under section 30 or by virtue of a recommendation under section 31(8)(c), the Committee may (whether or not of its own motion)—
(c)make a conditions of practice order with which the osteopath must comply if he resumes the practice of osteopathy after the end of his period of suspension.
(6)On the application of the osteopath with respect to whom a conditions of practice order or a suspension order is in force under this section or under section 30 or by virtue of a recommendation under section 31(8)(c), the Committee may—
(7)Where an osteopath has made an application under subsection (6) which has been refused (“the previous application”), the Committee shall not entertain a further such application unless it is made after the end of the period of twelve months beginning with the date on which the previous application was received by the Committee.
(9)Before exercising its powers under subsection (2), (4), (5) or (6), the Committee shall give the osteopath concerned an opportunity to appear before it and to argue his case.
(10)At any such hearing the osteopath shall be entitled to be legally represented.
(11)In exercising any of its powers under this section, the Committee shall ensure that any conditions imposed on the osteopath concerned are, or any period of suspension imposed on him is, the minimum which it considers necessary for the protection of members of the public.
(a)an allegation against a registered osteopath has been referred under section 20, or by virtue of any rule made under section 26(2)(a), to the Professional Conduct Committee or the Health Committee and the Committee has not reached a decision on the matter; or
(2)The Committee concerned may, if it is satisfied that it is necessary to do so in order to protect members of the public, order the Registrar to suspend the registration of the osteopath concerned.
(4)Before making an interim suspension order, the Committee shall give the osteopath in question an opportunity to appear before it and to argue his case against the making of the proposed order.
(5)At any such hearing the osteopath shall be entitled to be legally represented.
(6)Where an interim suspension order has been made, the osteopath concerned may appeal against it to the appropriate court.
(a)in the case of an osteopath whose registered address is in Scotland, the Court of Session;
(b)in the case of an osteopath whose registered address is in Northern Ireland, the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland; and
25 Revocation of interim suspension orders.E+W+S+N.I.(1)On an application made by the osteopath concerned, in a case falling within section 24(1)(a), an interim suspension order may be revoked by the Committee which made it on the ground that a change in the circumstances of the case has made the order unnecessary.
(2)Where an osteopath has made an application under subsection (1) which has been refused, he may appeal to the appropriate court against the refusal.
(6)Any appeal under subsection (2) must be brought before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which notice of the refusal is sent to the osteopath.
(b)requiring the osteopath to whom the allegation relates to be given notice of the allegation;
(c)giving the osteopath an opportunity to put his case at a hearing if—
(d)entitling the osteopath to be legally represented at any hearing in respect of the allegation;
(f)requiring the osteopath to be notified by the Committee of its decision, its reasons for reaching that decision and of his right of appeal;
(c)the Professional Conduct Committee, F14. . .
(d)the Health Committee, [F15or]
[F15(e)the Registrar,]
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(c)the Professional Conduct Committee, F16. . .
(d)the Health Committee, [F17or]
[F17(e)the Registrar,]
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(12)An appeal tribunal shall have the same powers of interim suspension as the Health Committee has [F18by virtue of] section 24(1)(b) and that section shall have effect in relation to suspension orders made by appeal tribunals with the necessary modifications.
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(a)a decision of the Professional Conduct Committee is made under section [F198 or]22, or
(7)The M3Judicial Committee Act 1833 shall apply in relation to the Professional Conduct Committee, [F20an appeal tribunal] and the General Council as it applies in relation to any court from which an appeal lies to Her Majesty in Council.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F19Words in s. 31(1)(a) inserted (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 17, s. 42, Sch. 2 para. 8(a)F20Words in s. 31(7) substituted (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 17, s. 42, Sch. 2 para. 8(b)Marginal CitationsM31833 c. 41. OffencesE+W+S+N.I.32 Offences.E+W+S+N.I.(1)A person who (whether expressly or by implication) describes himself as an osteopath, osteopathic practitioner, osteopathic physician, osteopathist, osteotherapist, or any other kind of osteopath, is guilty of an offence unless he is a registered osteopath.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI10S. 32 wholly in force at 9.5.2000; s. 32 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); s. 32(2) in force and s. 32(3) in force for certain purposes at 8.3.2000 by S.I. 2000/217, art. 2; s. 32(1) in force and s. 32(3) in force at 9.5.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/1065, art. 2(b) (with transistional provisions in art. 3) Monopolies and competitionE+W+S+N.I.33 Competition and anti-competitive practices.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In this section “regulatory provision” means—
(a)an order under section 56 of the Act of 1973 (orders following reports on monopoly references); F21. . .
(5)For the purposes of any order under section 56 of the Act of 1973 [F22or section 10 of the Act of 1980], section 90(4) of the Act of 1973 (power to apply orders to existing agreements) shall have effect in relation to a regulatory provision as it has effect in relation to an agreement.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F21S. 33(4)(b) and the “or” immediately before it repealed (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 41, s. 74(1)(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(a), Sch. 14 Pt. I; S.I. 2000/344, art. 2, Sch.F22Words in s. 33(5) repealed (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 41, s. 74(1)(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(b), Sch. 14 Pt. I; S.I. 2000/344, art. 2, Sch.Marginal CitationsM41973 c. 41. MiscellaneousE+W+S+N.I.34 Default powers of the Privy Council.E+W+S+N.I.(1)If it appears to the Privy Council that the General Council has failed to perform any functions which, in the opinion of the Privy Council, should have been performed, the Privy Council may give the General Council such direction as the Privy Council considers appropriate.
(2)Any rules made by the General Council or by Order in Council under this Act may make different provision with respect to different cases, or classes of case and, in particular, different provision with respect to different categories of osteopath or registered osteopath.
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI12S. 36 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; s. 36 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); s. 36(1)(2)(4)-(6) in force at. 14.1.1997 by S.I. 1997/34, art. 2, Sch.; s. 36 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 237 Professional indemnity insurance.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The General Council may by rules make provision requiring—
(a)registered osteopaths who are practising as osteopaths, or
(b)prescribed categories of registered osteopaths who are practising as osteopaths,
F2338. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F23S. 38 repealed (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 29, s. 74(2), Sch. 16 Pt. I; S.I. 2000/183, art. 2[F2439 Exemption from provisions about rehabilitation of offenders.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In this section—
“the 1975 Order” means the M5Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (professions etc. with respect to which provisions of the Act of 1974 are excluded); and
“the 1979 Order” means the M6Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1979 (professions etc. with respect to which provisions of the M7Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 are excluded).
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Extent InformationE2S. 39 extends to United Kingdom with exceptions, see s. 42(7).Amendments (Textual)F24S. 39 repealed (prosp.) by 1997 c. 50, ss. 133(c), 134(2), 135, Sch. 10Marginal CitationsM5S.I. 1975/1023. M6S.R. 1979 No. 195. M7S.I. 1978/1908 (N.I. 27). 40 Financial provisions.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The General Council shall keep proper accounts of all sums received or paid by it and proper records in relation to those accounts.
(3)No person may be appointed as an auditor under subsection (2) unless he is eligible for appointment as a company auditor under section 25 of the M8Companies Act 1989 or Article 28 of the M9Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1990.
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[F25“registered address” means the address which is entered in the register, in relation to the osteopath in question, in accordance with the requirements of section 6(1) and does not include any other address which may be entered in the register, in relation to him, by virtue of rules made under section 6(2);]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F25Definition in s. 41 substituted (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 17, s. 42, Sch. 2 para. 9Commencement InformationI13S. 41 wholly in force at 5.7.1999; s. 41 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); s. 41 in force for specified purposes at 14.1.1997 by S.I. 1997/34, art. 2, Sch.; s. 41 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(i); S. 41 in force at 5.7.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(h).42 Short title, commencement, transitional provisions and extent.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act may be cited as the Osteopaths Act 1993.
(3)The power conferred by subsection (2) shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.
(4)Different days may be appointed by an order under subsection (2) for different purposes and different provisions.
(5)Any order under subsection (2) may make such transitional provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(6)The transitional provisions of Part III of the Schedule shall have effect.
(7)This Act extends to the United Kingdom except that—
(a)section 38(1) and section 39(2) extend only to Great Britain;
(b)section 38(2)(c) and (e) extends only to Scotland;
(c)section 39(3) extends only to Northern Ireland; and
(d)section 38(2)(b) and (d) extends only to England and Wales.
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All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Subordinate Legislation MadeP1S. 42(2)(4)(5) power partly exercised: 14.1.1997 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1997/34, art. 2, Sch.S. 42(2)(4) power partly exercised: 1.4.1998 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2S. 42(2)(4) power partly exercised: 9.5.1998 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1998/1138, art. 2S. 42(2)(4) power partly exercised: 5.7.1999 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2.S. 42(2)(4) power partly exercised: 8.3.2000 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2000/217, art. 2S. 42(2)(4)(5) power partly exercised: 9.5.2000 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2000/1065, art. 2S. 42(2)(4) power fully exercised: 3.3.2002 appointed for specifed provisions by S.I. 2002/500, art. 2Commencement InformationI14S. 42 wholly in force at 9.5.1998; s. 42 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); s. 42(1)-(6) wholly in force and s. 42(7) partly in force at 14.1.1997 by S.I. 1997/34, art. 2, Sch.; s. 42 in force at 9.5.1998 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1998/1138, art. 2(f)Sections 1 and 42(3).SCHEDULEE+W+S+N.I. The General Council and CommitteesPart IE+W+S+N.I. The General Council MembershipE+W+S+N.I.1The General Council shall consist of—E+W+S+N.I.(a)12 members elected by fully registered osteopaths;(b)8 members appointed by the Privy Council;(c)3 members appointed by the Education Committee; and(d)1 member appointed by the Secretary of State.2The quorum of the General Council shall be 12.E+W+S+N.I.3Subject to paragraphs 4 to 7, each member’s term of office shall be for a period of 5 years.E+W+S+N.I.4(1)This paragraph applies where a member fails to complete his full term of office.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In such circumstances as may be prescribed, if the unexpired term is less than the prescribed period the vacancy need not be filled before the end of that term.(3)If the member’s successor is elected or (as the case may be) appointed during the unexpired term, the successor’s term of office shall, subject to paragraphs 5 to 7, be for the residue of the unexpired term.(4)Rules made by the General Council under sub-paragraph (2) shall not prescribe a period of more than twelve months.(5)In this paragraph “the unexpired term” means the period beginning with the date on which the member ceased to be a member and ending with the date on which his full term of office would have expired.5Any member may at any time resign by notice in writing addressed to the Registrar.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C3Sch. Pt. I para. 5 modified (14.1.1997) by S.I. 1997/34, art. 3(a)6Every member shall retire on reaching the age of 70.E+W+S+N.I.7The General Council shall by rules make provision as to the grounds (such as repeated absence from meetings or unacceptable professional conduct) on which any member may be removed from office and the procedure involved.E+W+S+N.I.8No person shall be prevented from being elected or from being appointed merely because he has previously been a member of the General Council.E+W+S+N.I. Members elected by fully registered osteopathsE+W+S+N.I.9(1)This paragraph and paragraph 10 apply in relation to the 12 members elected by fully registered osteopaths.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Each member—(a)shall be a fully registered osteopath at the time of his election, and(b)may be a registered medical practitioner.(3)One member shall be expressly elected as a member who is both a fully registered osteopath and a registered medical practitioner at the time of his election.(4)The member mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) shall be elected by fully registered osteopaths whose registered addresses are in the United Kingdom.(5)Of the other 11 members—(a)8 shall be elected by fully registered osteopaths whose registered addresses are in England;(b)1 shall be elected by fully registered osteopaths whose registered addresses are in Wales;(c)1 shall be elected by fully registered osteopaths whose registered addresses are in Scotland; and(d)1 shall be elected by fully registered osteopaths whose registered addresses are in Northern Ireland.10The General Council shall make further provision by rules in relation to the election of the 12 members and as to by-elections.E+W+S+N.I. Members appointed by the Privy CouncilE+W+S+N.I.11(1)Of the 8 members appointed by the Privy Council—E+W+S+N.I.(a)1 shall be a registered medical practitioner at the time of his appointment and shall be appointed after consultation with the Conference of Medical Royal Colleges and their Faculties in the United Kingdom; and(b)the other 7 shall be persons who are not registered osteopaths at the time of their appointment.(2)If the body mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) ceases to exist, the Privy Council shall appoint the member in question after consultation with such other representative body or bodies as they think fit.(3)The member appointed in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(a) shall not be a registered osteopath.(4)Any of the other members may be a registered medical practitioner. Members appointed by the Education CommitteeE+W+S+N.I.12(1)The 3 members appointed by the Education Committee shall be persons appearing to the Committee to be qualified to advise the General Council on matters relating to education and training in osteopathy.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Before making any such appointment, the Committee shall consult—(a)those institutions in the United Kingdom by which or under whose direction any relevant course of study is given; and(b)such other bodies (if any) as the Education Committee considers appropriate.(3)In this paragraph “relevant course of study” has the same meaning as in section 12(2). The member appointed by the Secretary of StateE+W+S+N.I.13The member appointed by the Secretary of State shall be a person appearing to him to be qualified to advise the General Council on matters relating to professional education.E+W+S+N.I. The ChairmanE+W+S+N.I.14(1)The members of the General Council shall elect a Chairman from among themselves.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The Chairman may resign the office of Chairman at any time by notice in writing addressed to the Registrar.(3)The Chairman shall hold office until—(a)he resigns as Chairman;(b)he ceases to be a member of the General Council;(c)he is removed by a majority vote of the other members of the Council; or(d)a period of 7 years, beginning with his assuming office as Chairman, has elapsed and no other person has been elected (and served) as Chairman during that time.(4)A person shall not be prevented from being elected as Chairman merely because he has previously been Chairman, but if he has ceased to hold office by virtue of sub-paragraph (3)(d) he may not be elected as Chairman until some other person has served as the elected Chairman.(5)The General Council shall by rules—(a)make further provision in relation to the election of a Chairman; and(b)make provision for the appointment of an acting Chairman in the event of a vacancy in the office of Chairman or in such other circumstances as may be prescribed.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C4Sch. Pt. I para. 14(2) modified (14.1.1997) by S.I. 1997/34, art. 3(b)Commencement InformationI15Sch. Pt I para. 14 wholly in force at 3.3.2002; Sch. Pt. I para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. I para. 14(2)(3)(a)-(c) in force at 14.1.1997 by S.I. 1997/34, art. 2, Sch.; Sch. Pt. I para. 14(5)(b) in force at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j); Sch. Pt. I para. 14(1)(3)(d)(4)(5)(a) in force at 3.3.2002 in so far as not already in force, by S.I. 2002/500, art. 2 Powers of the General CouncilE+W+S+N.I.15(1)Subject to any provision made by or under this Act, the General Council shall have power to do anything which is calculated to facilitate the discharge of its functions or which is incidental or conducive to the discharge of its functions.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The General Council shall, in particular, have power—(a)to borrow;(b)to appoint such staff as it may determine;(c)to pay its staff such salaries as it may determine;(d)to pay its staff, and the members of its committees and any of their sub-committees, such allowances and expenses as it may determine;(e)to make such provision for the payment of such pensions, allowances or gratuities, or such contributions or payments towards provision for such pensions, allowances or gratuities, to or in respect of its staff as it may determine;[F26(ee)to pay its members such allowances and expenses as it may determine;](f)to establish such sub-committees of any of its committees as it may determine;(g)subject to any provision made by or under this Act, to regulate the procedure of any of its committees or their sub-committees;(h)to abolish any of its committees, other than a statutory committee, or any sub-committee of any of its committees;(i)to delegate to any of its committees any functions of the General Council other than any power to make rules.(3)The powers of the General Council may be exercised even though there is a vacancy among its members.(4)No proceedings of the General Council shall be invalidated by any defect in the election or appointment of a member.(5)Subject to any provision made by or under this Act, the General Council may regulate its own procedure.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F26Sch. Pt. I para. 15(2)(ee) inserted (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 17, s. 42, Sch. 2 para. 10(2)(4)Part IIE+W+S+N.I. The Statutory Committees GeneralE+W+S+N.I.16(1)The members of the statutory committees, other than co-opted members, shall be appointed by the General Council from among the members of the Council.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The General Council shall make provision by rules as to the procedure for such appointments.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI16Sch. Pt. II para. 16 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 16 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 16 in force for further specified purposes at 5.7.1999 by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(i)(i); Sch. Pt. II para. 16 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 217(1)The co-option of any person to any of the statutory committees shall be subject to the approval of the General Council.E+W+S+N.I.(2)A co-opted member of any of the statutory committees may also be a member of the General Council.(3)The term of office of a co-opted member shall not exceed the period of 3 years beginning with the date of his co-option.(4)The General Council shall make further provision by rules in relation to co-option, including provision as to the procedure involved.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI17Sch. Pt. II para. 17 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 17 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 17 in force for certain purposes at 5.7.1999 by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(i)(i); Sch. Pt. II para. 17 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 218A person shall not be prevented from being a member of a statutory committee merely because he has previously been a member of that committee.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI18Sch. Pt. II para. 18 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 18 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 18 in force for certain purposes at 5.7.1999 by 1999/1767, art. 2(h)(i); Sch. Pt. II para. 18 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 219Any member of a statutory committee (other than a co-opted member) shall hold office until he ceases to be a member of the General Council or, where he is a member of the committee by virtue of being Chairman of the General Council, until he ceases to be Chairman of the General Council.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI19Sch. Pt. II para. 19 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 19 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para 19 in force for certain purposes at 5.7.1999 by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(i)(i); Sch. Pt. II para. 19 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 220The General Council may by rules make provision with respect to any sub-committee of a statutory committee including, in particular, provision as to the functions and powers to be conferred on the sub-committee, its composition and its relationship with the statutory committee.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI20Sch. Pt. II para. 20 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 20 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para 20 in force for certain purposes at 5.7.1999 by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(i)(i); Sch. Pt. II para. 20 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 221(1)The General Council shall make rules regulating the procedure of the statutory committees and their sub-committees (if any) including, in particular, provision as to rules of evidence to be observed in proceedings before any such committee or sub-committee.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Subject to any [F27provision made by or under this Act], each statutory committee and any sub-committee of such a committee may regulate its own procedure.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F27Words in Sch. Pt. II para. 21(2) substituted (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 17, s. 42, Sch. 2 para. 10(3)Commencement InformationI21Sch. Pt. II para. 21 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 21 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 21 in force for certain purposes at 5.7.1999 by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(i)(i); Sch. Pt. II para. 21 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 222(1)If it appears to the General Council that any statutory committee is failing to perform its functions adequately, the General Council may give a direction as to the proper performance of those functions.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Where the General Council, having given a direction under sub-paragraph (1), is satisfied that the committee has failed to comply with the direction, it may exercise any power of that committee or do any act or other thing authorised to be done by that committee.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI22Sch. Pt. II para. 22 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 22 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 22 in force for certain purposes at 5.7.1999 by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(i)(i); Sch. Pt. II para. 22 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 223(1)The powers of any statutory committee may be exercised even though there is a vacancy among its members.E+W+S+N.I.(2)No proceedings of a statutory committee shall be invalidated by any defect in the appointment of a member.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI23Sch. Pt. II para. 23 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 23 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 23 in force for certain purposes at 5.7.1999 by 1999/1767, art. 2(i)(i); Sch. Pt. II para. 23 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 224(1)A person may be a member of more than one statutory committee.E+W+S+N.I.(2)No member of the Professional Conduct Committee or the Health Committee shall take part in dealing with an allegation referred to either committee by another committee if he is also a member of the committee which referred the allegation.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI24Sch. Pt. II para. 24 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 24(1) in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 24(1) in force for certain purposes at 5.7.1999 by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(i)(i); Sch. Pt. II para. 24 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 2 The Education CommitteeE+W+S+N.I.25(1)The Education Committee shall consist of—E+W+S+N.I.(a)6 of the members of the General Council elected by fully registered osteopaths;(b)3 of the members of the General Council appointed by the Privy Council;(c)the 3 members of the General Council appointed by the Education Committee;(d)the member of the General Council appointed by the Secretary of State.(2)In appointing the members of the Committee, the General Council shall secure, so far as is compatible with the provisions of sub-paragraph (1), that its Chairman is a member of the Committee.26The Committee may co-opt up to 8 further members.E+W+S+N.I.27(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the members of the Committee shall elect a Chairman from among themselves.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The Chairman shall not be the Chairman of the General Council or a co-opted member of the Committee.(3)In the event of a tie in any voting, the Chairman of the Committee shall have an additional casting vote.28The quorum of the Committee shall be 7, of whom at least 4 shall be members of the General Council.E+W+S+N.I.29(1)The 3 members appointed to the General Council by the Committee shall not be entitled to take part in the appointment of any of their successors.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The member appointed to the General Council by the Secretary of State shall also not be entitled to take part in the appointment of any of the successors to the 3 members mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).(3)Where the Chairman of the Committee is prevented by sub-paragraph (1) or (2) from taking part in an appointment the appointment shall be made in accordance with rules made by the General Council. The Investigating CommitteeE+W+S+N.I.30The Investigating Committee shall consist of at least 8 members of the General Council, of whom at least 2 shall be members of the General Council appointed by the Privy Council.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI25Sch. Pt. II para. 30 wholly in force at 5.7.1999; Sch. Pt. II para. 30 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 30 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 30 in force at 5.7.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I 1999/1767, art. 2(h)(ii).31The Committee may co-opt up to 8 further members.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI26Sch. Pt. II para. 31 wholly in force at 5.7.1999; Sch. Pt. II para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 31 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 31 in force at 5.7.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(h)(ii)32(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the members of the Committee shall elect a Chairman from among themselves.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The Chairman shall not be the Chairman of the General Council or a co-opted member of the Committee.(3)In the event of a tie in any voting, the Chairman of the Committee shall have an additional casting vote.(4)In the event of a tie in voting in respect of a decision under section 20(9)(c) or section 21(2), the Chairman shall cast his additional vote in favour of the osteopath concerned.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI27Sch. Pt. II para. 32 wholly in force at 5.7.1999; Sch. Pt. II para. 32 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 32 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt II para. 32 in force at 5.7.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2(h)(ii).33The quorum of the Committee shall be 7, of whom at least 4 shall be members of the General Council.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI28Sch. Pt. II para. 33 wholly in force at 5.7.1999; Sch. Pt. II para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 33 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt II para 33 in force at 5.7.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/1767, art. 2 (h)(ii). The Professional Conduct CommitteeE+W+S+N.I.34The Professional Conduct Committee shall consist of at least 6 members of the General Council, of whom at least 2 shall be members of the General Council appointed by the Privy Council.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI29Sch. Pt. II para. 34 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 34 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 34 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 235The Committee may co-opt up to 4 further members.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI30Sch. Pt. II para. 35 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 35 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 35 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 35 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 236(1)If the Chairman of the General Council is a member of the Committee he shall be Chairman of the Committee.E+W+S+N.I.(2)If he is not a member of the Committee, the members shall elect a Chairman from among those members who are not co-opted members.(3)In the event of a tie in any voting, the Chairman of the Committee shall have an additional casting vote.(4)In the event of a tie in voting in respect of a decision under section 22 or section 24, the Chairman shall cast his additional vote in favour of the osteopath concerned.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI31Sch. Pt. II para. 36 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 36 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 36 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 36 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 237The quorum of the Committee shall be 5, of whom at least 3 shall be members of the General Council.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI32Sch. Pt. II para. 37 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 37 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 37 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 37 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 2 The Health CommitteeE+W+S+N.I.38The Health Committee shall consist of at least 6 members of the General Council, of whom—E+W+S+N.I.(a)at least 2 shall be members of the General Council appointed by the Privy Council; and(b)at least one shall be a registered medical practitioner at the time of his appointment.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI33Sch. Pt. II para. 38 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 38 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 38 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 239The Committee may co-opt up to 4 further members.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI34Sch. Pt. II para. 39 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 39 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 39 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 39 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 240(1)If the Chairman of the General Council is a member of the Committee he shall be Chairman of the Committee.E+W+S+N.I.(2)If he is not a member of the Committee, the members shall elect a Chairman from among those members who are not co-opted members.(3)In the event of a tie in any voting, the Chairman of the Committee shall have an additional casting vote.(4)In the event of a tie in voting in respect of a decision under section 23 or section 24, the Chairman shall cast his additional vote in favour of the osteopath concerned.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI35Sch. Pt. II para. 40 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 40 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 40 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 241The quorum of the Committee shall be 5, none of whom need be registered medical practitioners but at least 3 of whom shall be members of the General Council.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI36Sch. Pt. II para. 41 wholly in force at 8.3.2000; Sch. Pt. II para. 41 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 42(2)(4)(5); Sch. Pt. II para. 41 in force for specified purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/872, art. 2(1)(j)(2)(b); Sch. Pt. II para. 41 in force at 8.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/217, art. 2Part IIIE+W+S+N.I. Transitional Provisions The initial membership of the General CouncilE+W+S+N.I.42When first constituted, the membership of the General Council shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule as modified by this Part.E+W+S+N.I. The transitional periodsE+W+S+N.I.43In this Part—E+W+S+N.I.“the three year transitional period” means the period beginning with the passing of this Act and ending with the third anniversary of the opening of the register;
The osteopathic membersE+W+S+N.I.44(1)During the three year transitional period, paragraph 1(a) shall have effect as if it provided for the appointment of 12 members by the Privy Council.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Each of those members shall be appointed by the Privy Council after consultation with bodies in the United Kingdom appearing to the Privy Council to represent practising osteopaths.(3)When appointing any such member the Privy Council shall designate him as a person appointed as one of the 12 members provided for by paragraph 1(a) (as modified by this paragraph).(4)In this paragraph “osteopathic member” means a member designated under this paragraph.(5)Each of the osteopathic members shall, at the time of his appointment, be a person appearing to the Privy Council to be a practising osteopath.(6)One of the osteopathic members shall be expressly appointed as a member who is also a registered medical practitioner at the time of his appointment.(7)Paragraph 6 shall not apply to any of the osteopathic members.(8)Subject to paragraphs 4, 5 and 7, the term of office of each of the osteopathic members shall end at the end of the three year transitional period. The lay membersE+W+S+N.I.45(1)The members appointed by the Privy Council under paragraph 1(b) during the five year transitional period shall each be designated by the Privy Council as a person appointed under paragraph 1(b).E+W+S+N.I.(2)In this Part “lay member” means a member designated under this paragraph.(3)Paragraph 11 shall have effect during the five year transitional period as if “registered osteopaths” and “registered osteopath” read, respectively, “persons appearing to the Privy Council to be practising osteopaths” and “a person appearing to the Privy Council to be a practising osteopath”.(4)Subject to paragraphs 4 to 7, the term of office of each of the lay members shall end at the end of the five year transitional period. The education membersE+W+S+N.I.46(1)During the four year transitional period, paragraph 1(c) shall have effect as if it provided for the appointment of 3 members by the Privy Council.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Each of those members shall be appointed by the Privy Council after consultation with the Secretary of State.(3)When appointing any such member the Privy Council shall designate him as a person appointed as one of the 3 members provided for by paragraph 1(c) (as modified by this paragraph).(4)The 3 education members shall be persons appearing to the Privy Council to be qualified to advise the General Council on matters relating to education and training in osteopathy.(5)In this paragraph “education member” means a member designated under this paragraph.(6)Paragraph 6 shall not apply to any of the education members.(7)Subject to paragraphs 4 to 7, the term of office of each of the education members shall end at the end of the four year transitional period. The Secretary of State’s nomineeE+W+S+N.I.47Subject to paragraphs 4, 5 and 7, the term of office of any person appointed by the Secretary of State under paragraph 1(d) during the four year transitional period shall come to an end at the end of that period.E+W+S+N.I. Appointment of first ChairmanE+W+S+N.I.48(1)The first Chairman of the General Council shall be appointed by the Privy Council from among the lay members to serve as such until the end of the first meeting of the Council to be held after the first election of members under paragraph 1(a).E+W+S+N.I.(2)If a person appointed as Chairman of the Council during the three year transitional period fails to serve his full term of office as Chairman, his successor as Chairman shall be appointed by the Privy Council from among the lay members for the residue of the unexpired term.(3)Paragraph 14(3) shall have effect in relation to any Chairman appointed by the Privy Council under this paragraph as if for paragraph (c) there were substituted—“(c)his removal by the Privy Council, where the Privy Council agrees to a request for his removal made by a majority of the other members of the General Council;”.
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