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Architects Act 1997 (c. 22) xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"	E+W+S+N.I.Architects Act 19971997 CHAPTER 22An Act to consolidate the enactments relating to architects.[19th March 1997]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:—
Part IE+W+S+N.I. The Architects Registration Board1 The Board.E+W+S+N.I.(1)There shall continue to be a body corporate known as the Architects Registration Board.
[F11ADesignation of the Board as competent authorityE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Board is designated as the competent authority in the United Kingdom for the purposes of the Directive so far as relating to architects.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F1S. 1A inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 3Part IIE+W+S+N.I. Registration etc. The Registrar and the RegisterE+W+S+N.I.2 The Registrar.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Board shall appoint a person to be known as the Registrar of Architects.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F2S. 2(3A) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 43 The Register.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Registrar shall maintain the Register of Architects in which there shall be entered the name of every person entitled to be registered under this Act.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F3S. 3(1A) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 5 RegistrationE+W+S+N.I.4 [F4Registration in Part 1 of the Register: general]E+W+S+N.I.(1)A person who has applied to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for registration in pursuance of this section is entitled to be registered [F5in Part 1 of the Register] if—
(b) he produces to the Registrar a certificate, awarded by a relevant European state other than the United Kingdom, that attests that Article 48(2) of the Directive (authorisation to use the title of architect by reason of being especially distinguished by quality of work in the field of architecture) applies to him; or (c)he is a person—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F4S. 4 side-note substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 6(1)(a)F5Words in s. 4(1) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 6(1)(b)F6S. 4(2A) substituted (20.6.2008) for s. 4(2A)(2B) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 6(1)(c)F7Words in s. 4(2A)(a) substituted (12.9.2011) by The Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2008), regs. 1, 2F8Words in s. 4(2A)(c)(i) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(2)(a)F9Words in s. 4(2A)(c)(ii) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(2)(b)(i)F10Words in s. 4(2A)(c)(ii) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(2)(b)(ii)F11Words in s. 4(4)(a) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 6(2)(b)F12Words in s. 4(4)(a) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 6(2)(a)F13Words in s. 4(6) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 6(2)(a)F14Words in s. 4(6) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 6(2)(b)F15S. 4(7) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 6(3)[F164ARegistration in Part 1 of the Register: European qualificationsE+W+S+N.I.(1)The descriptions referred to in section 4(2A)(a) are—
(a) evidence of formal qualifications listed in point 5.7.1 of Annex V to the Directive (qualifications in architecture satisfying the minimum training conditions mentioned in Article 46 of the Directive , including training which is, under Article 22(a), to be treated as meeting those conditions), accompanied, where appropriate, by the certificate listed in relation to that evidence in the column of that point of that Annex entitled “Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications”; (b) evidence of formal qualifications as an architect which is required to be recognised under paragraph 3, 4 or 5 of Article 23 of the Directive (recognition of qualifications issued by the former Czechoslovakia, former Soviet Union, and former Yugoslovia), accompanied by— (i)such attestation in respect of that evidence as is mentioned in that paragraph, and
(c) evidence of training which is required by [F17paragraph 3 of Article 49] of the Directive to be recognised as satisfying Article 21 of the Directive (training provided by ‘Fachhochschulen’ in the Federal Republic of Germany), accompanied by such a certificate (certificate as to 4 years’ post-training experience) as is mentioned in that paragraph; (d) evidence of training which is required by F18... Article 47 of the Directive to be recognised as satisfying Article 21 of the Directive (training as part of social betterment schemes or part-time university studies), accompanied by evidence of— (i)having passed such an examination as is mentioned in [F19Article 47 of the Directive], and
(e) evidence of formal qualifications which is required by [F21paragraphs 1 and 1a] of Article 49 of the Directive to be recognised by the United Kingdom (acquired rights: recognition of evidence of qualifications listed in [F22Annexes V and VI] to the Directive and awarded in other relevant European States; and recognition of evidence of qualifications issued in the German Democratic Republic and certified as equivalent to evidence so listed); and (f) evidence of formal qualifications in the form of a certificate which is required to be recognised by paragraph 2 of Article 49 of the Directive (acquired rights: rules governing the access to and pursuit of the activities of an architect as of dates specified for individual Member States). (2)Where a person applies for registration in pursuance of section 4 and, in doing so, relies on subsection (2A) of that section—
(a) the Registrar may, for the purposes of deciding whether the person is entitled to be registered in pursuance of section 4, demand any documents within Annex VII to the Directive and may, where the demand relates to a document within point 1(d), (e) or (f) of that Annex, treat the demand as unsatisfied if the document submitted to the Registrar in response to the demand is more than 3 months old when submitted; (b) in the event of justified doubts as to whether the person is entitled to be registered in pursuance of section 4, the Registrar may require from the competent authorities of a relevant European State confirmation of the authenticity of the attestations and evidence of formal qualifications awarded in that other relevant European State, as well as confirmation of the fact that the person fulfils the minimum training conditions set out in Article 46 of the Directive (including training which is, under Article 22(a), to be treated as meeting those conditions); (c)in case of justified doubt as to whether the person is entitled to be registered in pursuance of section 4, where evidence of formal qualifications has been issued by a competent authority in a relevant European State and includes evidence as to training received in whole or in part in an establishment legally established in the territory of another relevant European state, the Registrar shall be entitled to verify with the competent authority in the relevant European State of origin of the award—
(3) Subsection (4) applies to a person who is registered in Part 1 of the Register in pursuance of section 4 in reliance on subsection (2A) of that section. (4)The person, when using his academic title or any abbreviation of it—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F16S. 4A substituted (20.6.2008) for s. 5 by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 7F17Words in s. 4A(1)(c) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(3)(a)F18Words in s. 4A(1)(d) omitted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, (3)(b)(i)F19Words in s. 4A(1)(d)(i) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(3)(b)(ii)F20Word in s. 4A(1)(d)(ii) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(3)(b)(iii)F21Words in s. 4A(1)(e) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(3)(c)(i)F22Words in s. 4A(1)(e) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(3)(c)(ii)[F235A Registration in Part 2 of the Register : Directive-rights nationals providing services E+W+S+N.I.(1)Schedule 1A (registration of person lawfully established as an architect in a relevant European State and wishing to provide services in the United Kingdom on a temporary and occasional basis) has effect.
(2) No fee shall be charged for registration in Part 2 of the Register . Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F23Ss. 5A-5E inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 8(1)5B Titles to be used by persons registered in Part 2 of the Register E+W+S+N.I.(1) Where a person is registered in Part 2 of the Register , the Registrar must in accordance with this section record the person’s professional title against the person’s name in that Part of the Register . (2) If the person satisfies the Registrar that the person would be entitled to be registered in Part 1 of the Register were the person to apply to be registered in that Part, the professional title to be recorded for the person shall be “architect”. (3)In any other case—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F23Ss. 5A-5E inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 8(1)5CInformation to be given to recipients of the serviceE+W+S+N.I.(1)Subsection (2) applies to a person (“P”) if—
(a) P is entitled to be registered in Part 2 of the Register , and (b) P’s professional title falls to be recorded in that Part of the Register in accordance with section 5B(3). (2)Before P provides any services as an architect in the United Kingdom to another person, P shall give to that person the following information in writing—
(e) if P performs an activity which is subject to VAT , the VAT identification number referred to in Article 22(1) of the sixth Council Directive 77/388/ EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes – Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment; and (f)details of any insurance cover or other means of personal or collective protection with regard to professional liability which P has.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F23Ss. 5A-5E inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 8(1)5DAdministrative co-operation with other relevant European StatesE+W+S+N.I.(1) Where a person seeks registration in Part 2 of the Register , re-registration in that Part or continuation of registration in that Part, the Registrar may ask the competent authorities of the relevant European State where that person is established as an architect, for each provision of services, to provide information relevant to the legality of that person’s establishment and his good conduct, as well as the absence of any disciplinary or criminal sanctions of a professional nature. (2) Where a competent authority of a relevant European State other than the United Kingdom requests information of the kind described in subsection (1) in respect of a registered architect who is established in the United Kingdom and who wishes to provide services in that relevant European State, the Board shall provide the information in accordance with the provisions of Article 56 of the Directive . (3) The Registrar may make enquiries of registered persons where the Registrar considers it necessary to do so for the purposes of enabling the Board to discharge its duties under subsection (2). (4)Where a registered person receives enquiries under subsection (3), the person shall reply and, in replying, shall use the person’s best endeavours to assist the Registrar.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F23Ss. 5A-5E inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 8(1)5EComplaints by recipients of servicesE+W+S+N.I.(1)In subsections (2) and (3) “service complaint” means a complaint by a recipient of services made against a person in respect of services provided, by that person as an architect on a temporary and occasional basis, in any relevant European State other than the relevant European State where that person is lawfully established as an architect.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F23Ss. 5A-5E inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 8(1)6 Registration: further procedural requirements.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Board may require an applicant for registration in [F24Part 1 of the Register] to pay a fee of a prescribed amount.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F24Words in s. 6(1) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 9(a)F25S. 6(2A) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 9(b)F26Words in s. 6(2A) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(4)(a)F27Words in s. 6(2A) substituted (9.12.2016) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1088), arts. 1, 2(4)(b)F28Words in s. 6(3) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 9(c)F29S. 6(3A)-(3C) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 9(d)F30S. 6(4)-(4B) substituted for s. 6(4) (23.12.2002) by S.I. 2002/2842, art. 4(2)F31Words in s. 6(4) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 9(e)F32S. 6(4A) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 9(f)F33Words in s. 6(4B) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 9(g)F34S. 6(5) omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 9(h)[F356A.Issuing of certificates of architectural educationE+W+S+N.I.(1)Where a person requests the Board to issue a certificate of architectural education confirming that the person’s training as an architect—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F35S. 6A inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 107 Penalty for obtaining registration[F36or recognition] by false representation.E+W+S+N.I.[F37(1)A person commits an offence if the person intentionally—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F36Words in s. 7 side-note inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 11(a)F37 S. 7(1)(1A) substituted (20.6.2008) for s. 7(1) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 11(b) Removal from Register etc.E+W+S+N.I.8 Retention of name in Register.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Board may require a registered person to pay a retention fee of a prescribed amount if he wishes his name to be retained in [F38Part 1 of] the Register in any calendar year after that in which it was entered.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F38Words in s. 8 inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 12(a)F39Words in s. 8(3)(a) omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 12(b)9 Competence to practise.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where the Board is not satisfied that a person who—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F40Words in s. 9(1)(a) omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 13(b)F41Words in s. 9 inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 13(a)10 Disqualification in [F42a relevant European State].E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Board may order the Registrar to remove a person’s name from[F43Part 1 of] the Register if—
[F44(a) the person relied on section 4(2A) in making the application that led to the person’s name being entered in Part 1 of the Register ; (aa) at the time when the person’s name was entered in Part 1 of the Register , there was a disqualifying decision in force in respect of the person in a relevant European State other than the United Kingdom; ] (b)at that time the Board was unaware of that fact; and
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F42Words in s. 10 side-note substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 14(a)F43Words in s. 10(1) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 14(b)F44S. 10(1)(a)(aa) substituted (20.6.2008) for s. 10(1)(a) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 14(c)11 Failure to notify change of address.E+W+S+N.I.Where the Registrar serves notice in writing on a [F45person registered in Part 1 of the Register] asking if he has changed his regular business address—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F45Words in s. 11 substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 15F46...E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F46S. 12 italic heading omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 16F4712 Visiting EEA architects.E+W+S+N.I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F47S. 12 omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 16Part IIIE+W+S+N.I. Discipline Professional standardsE+W+S+N.I.13 Code of practice.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Board shall issue a code laying down standards of professional conduct and practice expected of registered persons.
14 Professional misconduct and incompetence.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where an allegation is made that a registered person is guilty of—
Disciplinary ordersE+W+S+N.I.15 Disciplinary orders.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Professional Conduct Committee may make a disciplinary order in relation to a registered person if—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F48S. 15(6) omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 1716 Penalty orders.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where a penalty order is made in relation to a registered person, he shall pay to the Board the sum specified in the order.
17 Suspension orders.E+W+S+N.I.Where a suspension order is made in relation to a registered person, the Registrar shall remove his name from the Register but shall re-enter it in the Register at the end of such period not exceeding two years as is specified in the order.
18 Erasure orders.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where an erasure order is made in relation to a registered person, the Registrar shall remove his name from the Register and it shall not be re-entered in the Register unless the Board so directs.
F49...E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F49S. 19 italic heading omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 18F5019 Application of discipline provisions to visiting EEA architects.E+W+S+N.I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F50S. 19 omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 18Part IVE+W+S+N.I. Use of title “architect”20 Use of title “architect”.E+W+S+N.I.(1)A person shall not practise or carry on business under any name, style or title containing the word “architect” unless he is a person registered [F51in Part 1 of the Register].
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F51Words in s. 20(1) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 19(a)F52Words in s. 20(3)(a)(b) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 19(b)F53S. 20(5) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 19(c)21 Offence.E+W+S+N.I.(1)If any person contravenes section 20(1) he commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
Annotations:Marginal CitationsM11980 c. 43. M2S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26). M31995 c. 46. Part VE+W+S+N.I. General and supplementary GeneralE+W+S+N.I.[F5422 Appeals.E+W+S+N.I.(1)A person may appeal to the High Court or, in Scotland, to the Court of Session if he is aggrieved by—
(a) refusal of his application for registration in Part 1 of the Register ; (b)failure of the Registrar to comply with section 6(4);
(c) his name not being re-entered in, or his name being removed from, Part 1 of the Register by virtue of section 9; (d)the Board’s ordering under section 10 that the Registrar remove his name from Part 1 of the Register; or
(6) If a person claims to be entitled to be registered in Part 2 of the Register but the person’s name is not entered in that Part, the person may appeal [F55in England and Wales to the county court or, in Northern Ireland,] to a county court or, in Scotland, to the sheriff. (7)On an appeal under this section the court concerned may make any order which appears appropriate, and no appeal shall lie from any decision of a court on such an appeal.]
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F54S. 22 substituted (20.6.2008) for ss. 22, 22A by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 20F55Words in s. 22(6) inserted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 61; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)[F5622BAdministrative co-operationE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Board, in its capacity as competent authority for the purposes of the Directive, is to—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F56Ss. 22B, 22C inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 2122CConfidentialityE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Board, the Registrar, and persons acting on behalf of either of them, are prohibited from disclosing information to which subsection (2) applies.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F56Ss. 22B, 22C inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 2123 Rules.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Board may make rules generally for carrying out or facilitating the purposes of this Act.
24 Service of documents.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Any notice or document required to be served by or for the purposes of this Act may be sent by post, and when sent to any registered person shall be deemed to be properly addressed if addressed to him at his address in the Register.
SupplementaryE+W+S+N.I.25 Interpretation.E+W+S+N.I.[F57(1)]In this Act—
[F58 “competent authority” means any authority or body designated by a relevant European State for the purposes of the Directive as competent to— (a)issue, or receive, evidence of qualifications or other information or documents, or
(b) receive applications, and take the decisions, referred to in the Directive , in connection with the profession of architect;]
[F59 “the Directive ” means Council Directive 2005/36/ EC on the recognition of professional qualifications, and— (a) any reference to the Directive includes (without prejudice to the operation of section 20A of the Interpretation Act 1978) a reference to the Directive as extended by the EEA Agreement (see the amendments made to that Agreement by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No. 142/2007 on 26 th October 2007), and (b) any reference to an Annex to the Directive is, except where the reference to the Directive is to the Directive as extended by the EEA Agreement, a reference to the Annex as amended from time to time; “Directive-rights national” means—
(b)a national of the United Kingdom who is seeking access to, or is pursuing, the profession of architect by virtue of an enforceable Community right, or
(c)a person who is not a national of a relevant European State but who is, by virtue of an enforceable Community right, entitled to be treated, for the purposes of access to and pursuit of the profession of architect, no less favourably than a national of a relevant European State,
(a)is made by a competent authority of a relevant European State other than the United Kingdom, and
(b)has the effect in that State that the person is no longer lawfully established as an architect there or that the person is prohibited (even temporarily) from practising as an architect there;]
[F63 “relevant European State” means an EEA State [F64or Switzerland]; ] “suspension order” shall be construed in accordance with section 17; F65...
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F57Words in s. 25 (which becomes subsection (1)) inserted (23.12.2002) by S.I. 2002/2842, art. 6(1)F58Words in s. 25(1) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 22(1)(a)F59Words in s. 25(1) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 22(1)(b)F60Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 6 (with art. 3(2)(3)4(2)6(4)6(5))F61Words in s. 25(1) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 22(1)(c)F62Words in s. 25(1) omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 22(1)(d)F63Words in s. 25(1) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 22(1)(e)F64Words in s. 25(1) inserted (10.2.2014) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendments etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/4), arts. 1(1), 2(a)F65Word in s. 25(1) omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 22(1)(f)F66Words in s. 25(1) inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 22(1)(f)F67S. 25(2) omitted (20.6.2008) by virtue of Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 22(2)26 Consequential amendments.E+W+S+N.I.In—
Annotations:Marginal CitationsM41955 No. 1. M51963 No. 2. M61990 No. 2. 27 Transitionals, repeals etc.E+W+S+N.I.Schedule 2 (transitional provisions and savings) and Schedule 3 (repeals and revocations) have effect.
28 Short title, commencement and extent.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act may be cited as the Architects Act 1997.
Annotations:Subordinate Legislation MadeP1S. 28(2) power fully exercised (9.7.1997): 21.7.1997 appointed day by S.I. 1997/1672 SCHEDULESSection 1.SCHEDULE 1E+W+S+N.I. The Board and its committeesPart IE+W+S+N.I. The Board MembershipE+W+S+N.I.1The Board shall consist of—E+W+S+N.I.(a)seven elected members; and(b)eight appointed members. Elected membersE+W+S+N.I.2(1)The elected members shall be elected in accordance with an electoral scheme made by the Board, with the approval of the Privy Council, after consultation with such bodies as appear to the Board to be representative of architects.E+W+S+N.I.(2)An electoral scheme under sub-paragraph (1) may be amended by the Board with the approval of the Privy Council and after consultation with such bodies as are mentioned in that sub-paragraph.(3)The persons qualified—(a)to elect the elected members; and(b)to be elected as elected members,are all those who are [F68persons registered in Part 1 of the Register] when the election is held.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F68Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(3) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 23(a) Appointed membersE+W+S+N.I.3(1)The appointed members shall be appointed by the Privy Council, after consultation with the Secretary of State and such other persons or bodies as the Privy Council thinks fit, to represent the interests of users of architectural services and the general public.E+W+S+N.I.(2)No [F69person registered in Part 1 of the Register] shall be eligible for appointment as an appointed member.Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F69Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(2) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 23(b) Term of officeE+W+S+N.I.4(1)Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), the term of office of a member of the Board is [F70four] years.E+W+S+N.I.(2)A member may resign at any time by notice in writing addressed to the Registrar.(3)The Board may prescribe grounds (such as repeated absence from meetings or unacceptable professional conduct) on which any member may be removed from office and the procedure for removal.Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F70Word in Sch. 1 para. 4(1) substituted (10.2.2014) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendments etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/4), arts. 1(1), 2(b)(i)5A person who has held office as a member of the Board for a continuous period of [F71eight] years may not be elected or appointed as a member until at least [F72four] years have elapsed since he last held office.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F71Word in Sch. 1 para. 5 substituted (10.2.2014) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendments etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/4), arts. 1(1), 2(b)(ii)(aa)F72Word in Sch. 1 para. 5 substituted (10.2.2014) by The Architects Act 1997 (Amendments etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/4), arts. 1(1), 2(b)(ii)(bb) Casual vacanciesE+W+S+N.I.6(1)Where a vacancy occurs among the members of the Board otherwise than by the expiry of a member’s term of office—E+W+S+N.I.(a)if the vacancy is among the elected members, the Board shall appoint a [F73person registered in Part 1 of the Register] to fill it; and(b)if the vacancy is among the appointed members, the Privy Council shall appoint a person to fill it.(2)Subject to paragraph 4(2) and (3), a person appointed under sub-paragraph (1) to fill a vacancy holds office until the date on which the term of office of the member whose vacancy he fills would have expired.(3)A person appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(a) shall be regarded as an elected member and a person appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(b) shall be regarded as an appointed member.Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F73Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(1) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 23(b) ChairmanE+W+S+N.I.7(1)The members of the Board shall elect a chairman from among themselves.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The chairman—(a)may resign by notice in writing addressed to the Registrar; and(b)may be removed by a majority vote of the other members of the Board.(3)Rules made by the Board may make provision for the appointment of a person to act as chairman in the event of a vacancy in the office of chairman or in such other circumstances as may be prescribed.8In the event of a tie in any vote of the Board the chairman shall have an additional casting vote.E+W+S+N.I. ProcedureE+W+S+N.I.9The quorum of the Board shall be nine, of whom at least four shall be elected members and at least four shall be appointed members.E+W+S+N.I.10The Board may make rules governing its meetings and procedure.E+W+S+N.I. StaffE+W+S+N.I.11(1)The Board may appoint staff.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The Board shall determine the period for which, and the terms on which, its staff are appointed.(3)Staff appointed by the Board shall have the duties which the Board directs.(4)The Board may, in addition to paying salaries to its staff, pay pensions to or in respect of them, or make contributions to the payment of such pensions, and pay them allowances, expenses and gratuities. SealE+W+S+N.I.12The Board shall have a common seal which shall be authenticated in the prescribed manner; and any document purporting to be sealed with the seal authenticated in that manner shall be receivable as evidence of the particulars stated in it.E+W+S+N.I.Part IIE+W+S+N.I. The Professional Conduct Committee[F7413The Professional Conduct Committee shall consist of—E+W+S+N.I.(a)four elected members of the Board;(b)three appointed members of the Board;(c)three persons nominated by the President of the Law Society; and(d) six persons appointed by the Board, including three [F75persons registered in Part 1 of the Register] of whom the address of at least one in the Register is in Scotland. ]Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F74Sch. 1 para. 13 substituted (1.4.2004) by The Architects (Professional Conduct Committee) Amendment Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/655), art. 3F75Words in Sch. 1 para. 13(d) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 23(c)14(1)The members of the Professional Conduct Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The chairman—(a)may resign by notice in writing addressed to the Registrar; and(b)may be removed by a majority vote of the other members of the Professional Conduct Committee.(3)Rules made by the Board may make provision for the appointment of a person to act as chairman in the event of a vacancy in the office of chairman or in such other circumstances as may be prescribed.15[F76(1)Subject to sub-paragraphs (1A) and (2), the quorum of the Professional Conduct Committee shall be one person nominated by the President of the Law Society; and any two persons from one or more of the following categories—E+W+S+N.I.(a)the elected members of the Board;(b)the appointed members of the Board;(c)the persons appointed by the Board.(1A)The Committee shall not, however, be quorate unless there are present—(a)a member of the Committee who is a [F77person registered in Part 1 of the Register]; and(b)a member of the Committee who is neither a registered person nor a person nominated by the President of the Law Society.](2)[F78In addition,] where the Committee is considering the case of a person whose address in the Register is in Scotland, the Committee is not quorate unless there is present a member of the Committee who is a [F79person registered in Part 1 of the Register] and whose address in the Register is in Scotland.Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F76Sch. 1: para. 15(1)(1A) substituted (1.4.2004) for para. 15(1) by The Architects (Professional Conduct Committee) Amendment Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/655), art. 4(2)F77Words in Sch. 1 para. 15(1A)(a) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 23(b)F78Words in Sch. 1 para. 15(2) inserted (1.4.2004) by The Architects (Professional Conduct Committee) Amendment Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/655), art. 4(3)F79Words in Sch. 1 para. 15(2) substituted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 23(b)16In the event of a tie in any vote of the Professional Conduct Committee the chairman shall have an additional casting vote; and in any proceedings relating to a registered person the additional vote shall be cast in favour of that person.E+W+S+N.I.17The Board may make rules governing the selection and term of office of members of the Professional Conduct Committee (including casual vacancies).E+W+S+N.I.Part IIIE+W+S+N.I. Other committees18(1)The Board may establish such committees as it considers appropriate—E+W+S+N.I.(a)to discharge any of its functions under this Act other than those to which sub-paragraph (2) applies; or(b)to assist the Board in the discharge by the Board of any of its functions.(2)This sub-paragraph applies to the following functions—(a)prescribing fees under section 6(1) or (2), 8(1) or (3) or 18(4); and(b)acting under section 4(1) or (2), 5(1), 6(3), 9(1) or 13(1), (2) or (3).19(1)Any committee established by the Board may include persons who are not members of the Board; but if a committee is established to discharge any function of the Board, the majority of the members of the committee must be members of the Board.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Subject to that, the membership of any committee established by the Board shall be determined by the Board.20No vote of any committee established by the Board for the discharge of any of its functions shall be valid unless the majority of those voting are members of the Board.E+W+S+N.I.21The Board may make rules governing the term of office of members of any committee established by the Board (including casual vacancies) and the meetings and procedure (including chairmanship and quorum) of any committee established by the Board.E+W+S+N.I.Part IVE+W+S+N.I. General22(1)The Board, the Professional Conduct Committee and any committee established by the Board may exercise its functions even though there is a vacancy among its members.E+W+S+N.I.(2)No proceedings of the Board, the Professional Conduct Committee or any committee established by the Board are invalidated by any defect in the election or appointment of a member.23The Board may by rules provide for the payment to members of the Board, the Professional Conduct Committee or any committee established by the Board of—E+W+S+N.I.(a)fees for attendance at meetings of the Board or committee; and(b)travelling and subsistence allowances in respect of attendance at such meetings or the conduct of business of the Board or committee.24(1)The Secretary of State may, after consultation with the Board and such other persons or bodies as he thinks fit, by order amend the provisions of this Schedule.E+W+S+N.I.(2)An order under sub-paragraph (1) shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.Section 5A(1)[F80SCHEDULE1AE+W+S+N.I.VISITING ARCHITECTS FROM RELEVANT EUROPEAN STATESAnnotations:Amendments (Textual)F80Sch. 1A inserted (20.6.2008) by Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1331), regs. 1, 8(2), Sch.Application and interpretationE+W+S+N.I.1.This Schedule applies to a Directive-rights national who is lawfully established as an architect in a relevant European State other than the United Kingdom.
Entitlement to be registered in respect of provision of occasional services: first yearE+W+S+N.I.3.(1) A visiting practitioner who proposes to provide occasional services for the first time is entitled to be registered in Part 2 of the Register if the practitioner sends or produces to the Registrar— (a)the required declaration, and
Registration in respect of provision of occasional services after first yearE+W+S+N.I.4.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Registrar receives the required renewal documents from a visiting practitioner who is entitled under this Schedule to be registered in Part 2 of the Register . (2) The visiting practitioner continues to be entitled to be registered in Part 2 of the Register , but paragraph 5 contains provision about the duration of entitlement continued under this sub-paragraph. (3)Sub-paragraph (4) applies where the Registrar receives the required renewal documents from a visiting practitioner who—
(a) is not entitled under this Schedule to be registered in Part 2 of the Register , but (b)has been previously entitled under this Schedule to be registered in that Part.
(4) The visiting practitioner is once again entitled to be registered in Part 2 of the Register , but paragraph 5 contains provision about the duration of entitlement continued under this sub-paragraph. (5)The Registrar shall give effect to entitlement under sub-paragraph (2) or (4).
Duration of entitlements to be registered in Part 2 of the Register E+W+S+N.I.5.(1)Unless an entitlement under paragraph 3 or 4(4) is continued (or further continued) by paragraph 4(2), the entitlement ceases at the end of the year that begins with the day after the day on which the Registrar received the documents whose receipt gave rise to the entitlement.
(5) An entitlement under this Schedule to be registered in Part 2 of the Register ceases if— (a)the visiting practitioner concerned becomes established in the United Kingdom as an architect; or
Deemed registration where person entitled to be registered is not registeredE+W+S+N.I.6. A visiting practitioner who is entitled under this Schedule to be registered in Part 2 of the Register , but who is not registered in that Part, shall be treated as registered in that Part. Registrar’s power to remove person’s name from Part 2 of the Register E+W+S+N.I.7.(1) Sub-paragraph (3) applies where a person’s entitlement under this Schedule to be registered in Part 2 of the Register ceases by reason of the operation of provisions of this Schedule. (2)Sub-paragraph (3) also applies where—
(3) If the person is registered in Part 2 of the Register , the Registrar may remove the person’s name from that Part. Saving for other powers to de-register or suspend registrationE+W+S+N.I.8. Paragraphs 3 to 7 are not to be taken to prejudice the application, in relation to persons registered in Part 2 of the Register on the basis of entitlement under this Schedule, of any other provision of this Act under which a registered person’s name may be removed from Part 2 of the Register . Registrar’s duty to notify person appearing not to have entitlementE+W+S+N.I.9.Where the Registrar receives documents from a person and it appears to the Registrar—
(a) that the documents were sent or produced to the Registrar for the purpose of establishing that the person is entitled to be registered, to continue to be registered or once again to be registered in Part 2 of the Register , but (b)that the person is not so entitled,
Section 27.SCHEDULE 2E+W+S+N.I. Transitional provisions and savings General transitionals and savingsE+W+S+N.I.1The substitution of this Act for the provisions repealed or revoked by this Act does not affect the continuity of the law.E+W+S+N.I.2Anything done, or having effect as if done, (including the making of rules) under or for the purposes of any provision repealed or revoked by this Act has effect as if done under or for the purposes of any corresponding provision of this Act.E+W+S+N.I.3Any reference (express or implied) in this Act or any other enactment, or in any instrument or document, to a provision of this Act is (so far as the context permits) to be read as (according to the context) being or including in relation to times, circumstances and purposes before this Act comes into force a reference to the corresponding provision repealed or revoked by this Act.E+W+S+N.I.4(1)Any reference (express or implied) in any enactment, or in any instrument or document, to a provision repealed or revoked by this Act is (so far as the context permits) to be read as (according to the context) being or including in relation to times, circumstances and purposes after this Act comes into force a reference to the corresponding provision of this Act.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In particular, where a power conferred by an Act is expressed to be exercisable in relation to enactments contained in an Act passed before or in the same Session as the Act conferring the power, the power is also exercisable in relation to provisions of this Act which reproduce such enactments.5Paragraphs 1 to 4 have effect in place of section 17(2) of the M7Interpretation Act 1978 (but are without prejudice to any other provision of that Act).E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Marginal CitationsM71978 c. 30. First appointments to the BoardE+W+S+N.I.6The term of office of the members of the Board who were appointed by the Privy Council to take office on the day on which Part III of the 1996 Act came into force (and who remain members of the Board when this Act comes into force)—E+W+S+N.I.(a)is one year beginning with that day in the case of three of those members;(b)is two years beginning with that day in the case of another three of those members; and(c)is three years beginning with that day in the case of the remaining two members. RegistrationE+W+S+N.I.7If—E+W+S+N.I.(a)a person duly applied for registration under the 1931 Act before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force; but(b)no decision on the application has been made before this Act comes into force,the application shall be dealt with in the same way as an application duly made after this Act comes into force (except that no further fee may be required to be paid).
8Examinations in architecture which immediately before the day on which Part III of the 1996 Act came into force were recognised by the Council for the purposes of section 6(1)(c) of the 1931 Act (as it had effect before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force) shall (subject to rules made by the Board) be treated as qualifications prescribed under section 4(1)(a).E+W+S+N.I.9The reference in subsection (3) of section 8 to a person whose name has been removed from the Register under subsection (2) of that section shall be treated as including a reference to a person whose name was removed from the Register under section 13(5) of the 1931 Act before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force.E+W+S+N.I.10The reference to the Board in section 10(1)(b) shall be construed, in relation to the entry of a name in the Register before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force, as a reference to the Council.E+W+S+N.I. DisciplineE+W+S+N.I.11If—E+W+S+N.I.(a)before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force, the Discipline Committee began an inquiry into any case in which it was alleged that a registered person had been guilty of conduct disgraceful to him in his capacity as an architect; but(b)the case has not been decided or referred to the Professional Conduct Committee before this Act comes into force,the case shall be referred to the Professional Conduct Committee which shall consider whether he is guilty of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence.
12(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2), sections 14 to 18 have effect in relation to anything done or omitted to be done before this Act comes into force (including anything done before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force) as in relation to anything done or omitted to be done after this Act comes into force.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The Professional Conduct Committee—(a)may only make a disciplinary order in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by a person before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force if the Council could have removed his name from the Register under section 7 of the 1931 Act (as it had effect before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force); and(b)may not make a reprimand or penalty order in respect of anything done or omitted to be done before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force.13(1)If a person’s name was removed from the Register under section 7 of the 1931 Act before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force, he may at any time apply to the Board for his name to be re-entered in the Register.E+W+S+N.I.(2)If he does so, the Board may direct that his name shall be re-entered in the Register.(3)The Registrar shall serve on a person who applies for his name to be re-entered in the Register under this paragraph written notice of the decision on his application within the prescribed period after the date of the decision.(4)The Board may require a person whose name is re-entered in the Register under this paragraph to pay a fee of such amount, not exceeding the fee then payable by an applicant for registration in pursuance of section 4, as may be prescribed.14If—E+W+S+N.I.(a)a person’s name was removed from the Register, or the Council determined that a person be disqualified for registration during any period, before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force; and(b)the period of three months from the date on which notice of the removal or determination was served on him has not ended before this Act comes into force,he may appeal under section 22 against the removal or determination at any time before the end of that period.
15Section 12(7)(c) shall have effect as if it included a reference to a period of disqualification imposed by the Council.E+W+S+N.I. Offence of practising while not registeredE+W+S+N.I.16The repeal by this Act of Schedule 2 to the 1996 Act does not affect the continued operation of paragraphs 31 and 32 of that Schedule in relation to an offence committed before Part III of the 1996 Act came into force.E+W+S+N.I. The Education FundE+W+S+N.I.17(1)This paragraph applies if when this Act comes into force the assets of the Architects’ Registration Council Education Fund have not been transferred by the Board.E+W+S+N.I.(2)The Board may transfer the assets of the Fund to such person and on such terms as may be approved by the Secretary of State.(3)The repeal by the1996 Act of sections 1(1) and (4) to (6), 3 and 4 of the1969 Act shall not come into force until the transfer is made; and until the transfer references in those provisions to the Council shall have effect as references to the Board.18A person to whom the assets of the Fund are transferred (whether under section 124 of the 1996 Act or paragraph 17) shall apply the assets, and all income arising from the assets, for the purposes authorised in subsection (4) of section 1 of the 1969 Act (assuming for this purpose that the reference in that subsection to the Council were a reference to the person to whom the assets of the Fund are transferred).E+W+S+N.I.19(1)In this Schedule—E+W+S+N.I.(a)“the 1931 Act” means the M8Architects (Registration) Act 1931;(b)“the 1969 Act” means the M9Architects Registration (Amendment) Act 1969; and(c)“the 1996 Act” means the M10Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.(2)In this Schedule—(a)“the Council” means the Architects’ Registration Council of the United Kingdom established under the 1931 Act, which was renamed as the Board by section 118(1) of the 1996 Act; and(b)“the Discipline Committee” means the Discipline Committee constituted under the 1931 Act, which was abolished by section 118(2) of the 1996 Act.Annotations:Marginal CitationsM81931 c. 33. M91969 c. 42. M101996 c. 53. Section 27.SCHEDULE 3E+W+S+N.I. Repeals and revocationsChapter or numberShort title or titleExtent of repeal or revocation21 & 22 Geo. 5 c. 33.The Architects (Registration) Act 1931.The whole Act.1 & 2 Geo. 6 c. 54.The Architects Registration Act 1938.The whole Act.S.I. 1987/1824.The Architects’ Qualifications (EEC Recognition) Order 1987.The whole instrument.S.I. 1988/2241.The Architects’ Qualifications (EC Recognition) Order 1988.The whole instrument.1996 c. 53.The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.Sections 118 to 125.In section 148, in subsection (2), the words “Part III (architects),” and, in subsection (3), the words “Part III (architects), and”.Schedule 2. TABLE OF DERIVATIONSE+W+S+N.I.Notes:E+W+S+N.I.1This Table shows the derivation of the provisions of the consolidation.
2The following abbreviations are used in the Table—E+W+S+N.I.1931= Architects (Registration) Act 1931 (c.33)1938= Architects Registration Act 1938 (c.54)1987= Architects’ Qualifications (EEC Recognition) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/1824)1988= Architects’ Qualifications (EC Recognition) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/2241)1993= European Economic Area Act 1993 (c.51)1996= Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c.53)ProvisionDerivation1(1)1931 s.3(1); 1996 s.118(1), Sch.2 para.3(2).(2)1931 s.3(2B); 1996 s.118(3).(3)(4)(5)(6)21931 s.4; 1996 s.119.31931 s.5A; 1996 s.120(1).4(1) to (3)1931 s.6(1) to (3); 1996 s.120(2).(4) to (6)1931 s.6(6) to (8); 1996 s.120(2).5(1)1931 s.6A(1), (2); 1988 art.2; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.4(2).(2)1931 s.6A(2)(a); 1988 art.2.(3)1931 s.6A(2)(a), (5), (6); 1988 art.2.(4)1931 s.6A(2)(b), (c); 1988 art.2; 1993 s.2(1).(5)1931 s.6A(3), (4); 1988 art.2; 1993 s.2(1).(6)1931 s.6A(7); 1988 art.2; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.4(4).(7)1931 s.6A(10); 1988 art.2; 1993 s.2(1).6(1)1931 ss.6(4)(a), 6A(1A); 1996 s.120(2), Sch.2 para.4(3).(2)1931 s.6(4)(b); 1996 s.120(2).(3)1931 ss.6(5), 6A(1B); 1996 s.120(2), Sch.2 para.4(3).(4)1931 ss.6(9), 6A(8); 1988 art.2; 1996 s.120(2), Sch.2 para.4(5).(5)1931 s.6A(9); 1988 art.2; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.4(6).71931 s.12; Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c.48) ss.38, 46; Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984 (S.I. 1984/703 (N.I.3)) arts.5, 6; Criminal Procedure (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.40) Sch.1 paras.5, 6; 1996 Sch.2 para.8.81931 s.6B; 1996 s.120(3).91931 s.6C; 1996 s.120(3).10(1)1931 s.7A(1); 1987 art.7; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.5(2).(2)1931 s.7A(3); 1996 Sch.2 para.5(4).111931 s.11; 1996 Sch.2 para.7.12(1)1938 s.1A(4); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.14(2).(2)1938 s.1A(4); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1).(3)1938 s.1A(1) to (3); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.14(2).(4)1938 s.1A(2); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1).(5)1938 s.1A(3); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.14(3).(6)1938 s.1A(5); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1).(7)1938 s.1A(6); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.14(4).(8)1938 s.1A(7); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1).(9)1938 s.1A(9); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1).131931 s.7ZE; 1996 s.122.141931 s.7; 1996 s.121.15(1) to (5)1931 s.7ZA; 1996 s.121.(6)1931 s.7A(2); 1987 art.7; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.5(3).161931 s.7ZB; 1996 s.121.171931 s.7ZC; 1996 s.121.181931 s.7ZD; 1996 s.121.191938 s.1A(8); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.14(5).20(1)1938 s.1(1).(2)1938 s.1(1) proviso.(3)1931 s.17(1); 1938 s.1(3); 1996 s.123(4), Sch.2 para.12(2), (3).(4)1931 s.17(2); 1996 s.123(4).(5)1938 s.1A(1); 1987 art.8; 1993 s.2(1).(6)1938 s.4(2).(7)1938 s.1(1A); 1996 s.123(1).(8)1938 s.1(1) proviso.21(1)1938 s.3(1); 1996 s.123(2), (3).(2)1938 s.3(1) proviso.(3)1938 s.3(1) proviso; 1996 Sch.2 para.15(b).(4)1938 s.3(2); 1996 s.123(3).221931 s.9; 1996 Sch.2 para.6(2).23(1), (2)1931 s.13(1), (2); 1996 Sch.2 para.9.(3)1931 s.15; 1996 Sch.2 para.10.24(1)1931 s.16(1); 1996 Sch.2 para.11(2).(2)1931 ss.11, 16(2); 1996 Sch.2 para.11(3).25“the Board”1931 s.2; 1996 Sch.2 para.2(2).“competent authority”1931 s.2; 1987 art.3; 1993 s.2(1).“the Directive”1931 s.2; 1987 art.3.“disciplinary order”1931 s.2; 1996 Sch.2 para.2(6).“disqualifying decision in another EEA State”1931 s.2; 1987 art.3; 1993 s.2(1).“EEA State”“erasure order”1931 s.2; 1996 Sch.2 para.2(6).“list of visiting EEA architects”“national”1931 s.2; 1987 art.3.“penalty order”1931 s.2; 1996 Sch.2 para.2(6).“prescribed”1931 s.2; 1996 Sch.2 para.2(4).“prescribe”1931 ss.6(5), 6A(1B), 6C(1); 1996 s.120(2), (3), Sch.2 para.4(3).“the Register”1931 s.2; 1996 Sch.2 para.2(5).“the Registrar”1931 s.2; 1996 Sch.2 para.2(6).“registered person”1931 s.2; 1996 Sch.2 para.2(3).“suspension order”1931 s.2; 1996 Sch.2 para.2(6).“unacceptable professional conduct”262728(1)(2)(3)1931 s.18(2); 1938 s.6(1); 1996 Sch.2 paras.13, 17.Sch. 1paras.1 to 101931 1st Sch. paras.1 to 10; 1996 Sch.2 para.1.111931 s.4A; 1996 s.119.121931 s.3(1), (2); 1996 Sch.2 para.3(3)(b).13 to 241931 1st Sch. paras.11 to 22; 1996 Sch.2 para.1.Sch. 2Sch. 3