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:—
Smoking
Introduction
This Chapter makes provision for the prohibition of smoking in certain premises, places and vehicles in England which are smoke-free by virtue of this Chapter.
In this Chapter—
“smoking” refers to smoking tobacco or anything which contains tobacco, or smoking any other substance, and
smoking includes being in possession of lit tobacco or of anything lit which contains tobacco, or being in possession of any other lit substance in a form in which it could be smoked.
In this Chapter, “smoke” and other related expressions are to be read in accordance with subsection (2).
Smoke-free premises, etc.
Premises in England are smoke-free if they are open to the public. But unless the premises also fall within subsection (2), they are smoke-free only when open to the public.
Premises in England are smoke-free if they are used as a place of work—They are smoke-free all the time.
by more than one person (even if the persons who work there do so at different times, or only intermittently), or
where members of the public might attend for the purpose of seeking or receiving goods or services from the person or persons working there (even if members of the public are not always present).
If only part of the premises is open to the public or (as the case may be) used as a place of work mentioned in subsection (2), the premises are smoke-free only to that extent.
In any case, premises are smoke-free only in those areas which are enclosed or substantially enclosed.
The Secretary of State may specify in regulations what “enclosed” and “substantially enclosed” mean.
Section 3 provides for some premises, or areas of premises, not to be smoke-free despite this section.
Premises are “open to the public” if the public or a section of the public has access to them, whether by invitation or not, and whether on payment or not.
“Work”, in subsection (2), includes voluntary work.
The Secretary of State may make regulations providing for specified descriptions of premises in England, or specified areas within specified descriptions of premises in England, not to be smoke-free despite section 2.
Descriptions of premises which may be specified under subsection (1) include, in particular, any premises where a person has his home, or is living whether permanently or temporarily (including hotels, care homes, and prisons and other places where a person may be detained).
The power to make regulations under subsection (1) is not exercisable so as to specify any description of—
premises in respect of which a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17) authorising the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on the premises has effect,
premises in respect of which a club premises certificate (within the meaning of section 60 of that Act) has effect.
But subsection (3) does not prevent the exercise of that power so as to specify any area, within a specified description of premises mentioned in subsection (3), where a person has his home, or is living whether permanently or temporarily.
For the purpose of making provision for those participating as performers in a performance, or in a performance of a specified description, not to be prevented from smoking if the artistic integrity of the performance makes it appropriate for them to smoke—
the power in subsection (1) also includes power to provide for specified descriptions of premises or specified areas within such premises not to be smoke-free in relation only to such performers, and
subsection (3) does not prevent the exercise of that power as so extended.
The regulations may provide, in relation to any description of premises or areas of premises specified in the regulations, that the premises or areas are not smoke-free—or any combination of those.
in specified circumstances,
if specified conditions are satisfied, or
at specified times,
The conditions may include conditions requiring the designation in accordance with the regulations, by the person in charge of the premises, of any rooms in which smoking is to be permitted.
For the purposes of subsection (5), the references to a performance—
include, for example, the performance of a play, or a performance given in connection with the making of a film or television programme, and
if the regulations so provide, include a rehearsal.
The Secretary of State may make regulations designating as smoke-free any place in England or description of place in England that is not smoke-free under section 2.
The place, or places falling within the description, need not be enclosed or substantially enclosed.
The Secretary of State may designate a place or description of place under this section only if in the Secretary of State's opinion there is a significant risk that, without a designation, persons present there would be exposed to significant quantities of smoke.
The regulations may provide for such places, or places falling within the description, to be smoke-free only—or any combination of those.
in specified circumstances,
at specified times,
if specified conditions are satisfied,
in specified areas,
The Secretary of State may make regulations providing for vehicles in England to be smoke-free.
Regulations under this section may in particular provide for a private vehicle to be smoke-free where a person under the age of 18 is present in the vehicle.
Regulations under this section may in particular make provision—
for the descriptions of vehicle which are to be smoke-free,
for the circumstances in which they are to be smoke-free,
for them to be smoke-free only in specified areas, or except in specified areas,
for exemptions.
The power to make regulations under this section is not exercisable in relation to—
any ship or hovercraft in relation to which regulations could be made under section 85 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21) (safety and health on ships), including that section as applied by any Order in Council under section 1(1)(h) of the Hovercraft Act 1968 (c. 59), or
persons on any such ship or hovercraft.
In section 85 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, at the end add—
In this Chapter, “vehicle” means every type of vehicle, including train, vessel, aircraft and hovercraft.
No-smoking signs
It is the duty of any person who occupies or is concerned in the management of smoke-free premises to make sure that no-smoking signs complying with the requirements of this section are displayed in those premises in accordance with the requirements of this section.
Regulations made by the Secretary of State may provide for a duty corresponding to that mentioned in subsection (1) in relation to—The duty is to be imposed on persons, or on persons of a description, specified in the regulations.
places which are smoke-free by virtue of section 4,
vehicles which are smoke-free by virtue of section 5.
The signs must be displayed in accordance with any requirements contained in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
The signs must conform to any requirements specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State (for example, requirements as to content, size, design, colour, or wording).
A person who fails to comply with the duty in subsection (1), or any corresponding duty in regulations under subsection (2), commits an offence.
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (5) to show —
that he did not know, and could not reasonably have been expected to know, that the premises were smoke-free (or, as the case may be, that the place or vehicle was smoke-free), or
that he did not know, and could not reasonably have been expected to know, that no-smoking signs complying with the requirements of this section were not being displayed in accordance with the requirements of this section, or
that on other grounds it was reasonable for him not to comply with the duty.
If a person charged with an offence under subsection (5) relies on a defence in subsection (6), and evidence is adduced which is sufficient to raise an issue with respect to that defence, the court must assume that the defence is satisfied unless the prosecution proves beyond reasonable doubt that it is not.
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding a level on the standard scale specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
The references in this section, however expressed, to premises, places or vehicles which are smoke-free, are to those premises, places or vehicles so far as they are smoke-free under or by virtue of this Chapter (and references to smoke-free premises include premises which by virtue of regulations under section 3(5) are smoke-free except in relation to performers).
Offences relating to smoking in smoke-free premises, etc.
In this section, a “smoke-free place” means any of the following—
a place, so far as it is smoke-free by virtue of section 4,
a vehicle, so far as it is smoke-free by virtue of section 5.
A person who smokes in a smoke-free place commits an offence.
But a person who smokes in premises which are not smoke-free in relation to performers by virtue of regulations under section 3(5) does not commit an offence if he is such a performer.
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (2) to show that he did not know, and could not reasonably have been expected to know, that it was a smoke-free place.
If a person charged with an offence under this section relies on a defence in subsection (4), and evidence is adduced which is sufficient to raise an issue with respect to that defence, the court must assume that the defence is satisfied unless the prosecution proves beyond reasonable doubt that it is not.
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding a level on the standard scale specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
It is the duty of any person who controls or is concerned in the management of smoke-free premises to cause a person smoking there to stop smoking.
The reference in subsection (1) to a person smoking does not include a performer in relation to whom the premises are not smoke-free by virtue of regulations under section 3(5).
Regulations made by the Secretary of State may provide for a duty corresponding to that mentioned in subsection (1) in relation to—The duty is to be imposed on persons, or on persons of a description, specified in the regulations.
places which are smoke-free by virtue of section 4,
vehicles which are smoke-free by virtue of section 5.
A person who fails to comply with the duty in subsection (1), or any corresponding duty in regulations under subsection (3), commits an offence.
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (4) to show—
that he took reasonable steps to cause the person in question to stop smoking, or
that he did not know, and could not reasonably have been expected to know, that the person in question was smoking, or
that on other grounds it was reasonable for him not to comply with the duty.
If a person charged with an offence under this section relies on a defence in subsection (5), and evidence is adduced which is sufficient to raise an issue with respect to that defence, the court must assume that the defence is satisfied unless the prosecution proves beyond reasonable doubt that it is not.
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding a level on the standard scale specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
The references in this section, however expressed, to premises, places or vehicles which are smoke-free, are to those premises, places or vehicles so far as they are smoke-free under or by virtue of this Chapter (and references to smoke-free premises include premises which by virtue of regulations under section 3(5) are smoke-free except in relation to performers).
Fixed penalties
An authorised officer of an enforcement authority (see section 10) who has reason to believe that a person has committed an offence under section 6(5) or 7(2) on premises, or in a place or vehicle, in relation to which the authorised officer has functions may give him a penalty notice in respect of the offence.
The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that, in the circumstances specified in the regulations, an authorised officer of an enforcement authority (see section 10) who has reason to believe that a person has committed an offence under section 8(4) in relation to a vehicle in relation to which the authorised officer has functions may give the person a penalty notice in respect of the offence.
A penalty notice is a notice offering a person the opportunity to discharge any liability to conviction for the offence to which the notice relates by paying a penalty in accordance with this Chapter.
Schedule 1 makes further provision about fixed penalties.
Enforcement
The Secretary of State may make regulations designating the persons or bodies or descriptions of person or body which are to be enforcement authorities for the purposes of this Chapter.
The regulations—
must specify the descriptions of premises, place or vehicle in relation to which an enforcement authority has enforcement functions,
may provide for a case being dealt with by one enforcement authority to be transferred (or further transferred, or transferred back) to, and taken over by, another enforcement authority.
It is the duty of an enforcement authority to enforce, as respects the premises, places and vehicles in relation to which it has enforcement functions, the provisions of this Chapter and regulations made under it.
The Secretary of State may direct, in relation to cases of a particular description or a particular case, that any duty imposed on an enforcement authority by subsection (3) is to be discharged instead by the Secretary of State.
In this Chapter, “authorised officer”, in relation to an enforcement authority, means any person (whether or not an officer of the authority) who is authorised by it in writing, either generally or specially, to act in matters arising under this Chapter.
If regulations under this section so provide, no person is to be so authorised unless he has such qualifications as are prescribed by the regulations.
Schedule 2 makes provision about powers of entry, etc.
Any person who intentionally obstructs an authorised officer of an enforcement authority, acting in the exercise of his functions under or by virtue of this Chapter, commits an offence.
Any person who without reasonable cause fails to give to an authorised officer of an enforcement authority, acting in the exercise of his functions under or by virtue of this Chapter, any facilities, assistance or information which the authorised officer reasonably requires of him for the performance of those functions commits an offence.
A person commits an offence if, in purported compliance with any requirement of an authorised officer mentioned in subsection (2)—
he makes a statement which is false or misleading, and
he either knows that it is false or misleading or is reckless as to whether it is false or misleading.“False or misleading” means false or misleading in a material particular.
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
If a direction of the Secretary of State has effect under section 10(4), this section has effect, in relation to any case or case of a description specified in the direction, as if references to an authorised officer of an enforcement authority were to a person acting on behalf of the Secretary of State.
Interpretation, etc.
In this Chapter—“authorised officer” has the meaning given by section 10(5),“premises” includes a tent, and (if not a ship within the meaning of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21)) a moveable structure and an offshore installation (as defined in regulation 3 of the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/738)),“specified”, in relation to regulations, means specified in the regulations,“vehicle” is to be construed in accordance with section 5(5).
The Secretary of State may by order provide for the definition of “premises” in subsection (1) to be read as if a reference to another enactment were substituted for the reference to regulation 3 of the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995.
This Chapter—
has effect in relation to the territorial sea adjacent to England as it has effect in relation to England, and
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The following have effect for the purposes of subsection (3) if or in so far as expressed to apply for the general or residual purposes of the Act in question or for the purposes of this section—
an Order in Council under section 126(2) of the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46),
The Secretary of State may from time to time by order amend the enactments mentioned in subsection (1B) to—
substitute, in each place where a person’s age is specified, a different age specified in the order; and
provide that the substitutions apply in relation to England only.
The Welsh Ministers may from time to time by order amend the enactments mentioned in subsection (1B) to—
substitute, in each place where a person’s age is specified, a different age specified in the order, and
provide that the substitutions apply in relation to Wales only.
The enactments are—
section 7 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (sale of tobacco etc to persons under 16),
section 4 of the Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991 (warning statements in retail premises and on vending machines).
But the age specified in an order under subsection (1) or (1A) may not be lower than 16 or higher than 18.
Prevention and Control of Health Care Associated Infections
After section 47 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43) (referred to in this Act as “the 2003 Act”) insert—
In section 50 (annual reviews), for subsection (4) substitute—
In section 52 (reviews and investigations: England), for subsection (3) substitute—
For section 52(5) substitute—
After section 53 of the 2003 Act insert—
Drugs, Medicines and Pharmacies
The relevant authority may by regulations make provision for or in connection with requiring designated bodies to nominate or appoint persons who are to have prescribed responsibilities in relation to the safe, appropriate and effective management and use of controlled drugs in connection with—
activities carried on by or on behalf of the designated bodies, and
activities carried on by or on behalf of bodies or persons providing services under arrangements made with the designated bodies.
The person who is to be so nominated or appointed by a designated body is to be known as its accountable officer. This is subject to any regulations made by virtue of subsection (5)(e).
In this Chapter “designated body” means—
a body falling within any description of bodies prescribed as designated bodies for the purposes of this section, or
a body prescribed as a designated body for those purposes.
The descriptions of bodies, or bodies, that may be so prescribed are descriptions of bodies, or bodies, appearing to the relevant authority—
to be directly or indirectly concerned with the provision of health care (whether or not for the purposes of the health service), or
to be otherwise carrying on activities that involve, or may involve, the supply or administration of controlled drugs.
Regulations under this section may make provision—
for conditions that must be satisfied in relation to a person if he is to be nominated or appointed by a designated body as the body's accountable officer;
for a single person to be nominated or appointed as the accountable officer for each of two or more designated bodies where those bodies are satisfied as to the prescribed matters;
requiring a designated body that has an accountable officer to provide the officer with funds and other resources necessary for enabling the officer to discharge his responsibilities as accountable officer for the body;
for ensuring that an accountable officer, in discharging his responsibilities, has regard to best practice in relation to the use of controlled drugs;
for the persons required to be nominated or appointed as mentioned in subsection (1) to be known by such name as is prescribed;
for making such amendments of any enactment as appear to the relevant authority to be required in connection with any provision made in pursuance of paragraph (e);
for creating offences punishable on summary conviction by a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or for creating other procedures for enforcing any provisions of the regulations.
The responsibilities that may be imposed on a designated body's accountable officer by regulations under this section include responsibilities as to the establishment and operation of arrangements for—
securing the safe management and use of controlled drugs;
monitoring and auditing the management and use of such drugs;
ensuring that relevant individuals receive appropriate training and that their training needs are regularly reviewed;
monitoring and assessing the performance of such individuals in connection with the management or use of such drugs;
making periodic inspections of premises used in connection with the management or use of such drugs;
recording, assessing and investigating concerns expressed about incidents that may have involved improper management or use of such drugs;
ensuring that appropriate action is taken for the purpose of protecting patients or members of the public in cases where such concerns appear to be well-founded;
where required by regulations under section 18, the sharing of information.
The arrangements mentioned in subsection (6) may be arrangements established (according to the circumstances)—
by the accountable officer,
by the designated body (or any of the designated bodies) for which he is the accountable officer, or
by a body or person acting on behalf of, or providing services under arrangements made with, the designated body (or any of the designated bodies).
In subsection (6)—
references to the management or use of controlled drugs are to the management or use of drugs in connection with activities carried on by a body or person within subsection (7)(b) or (c), and
“relevant individual” means an individual who, whether as—is engaged in any activity carried on by a body or person within subsection (7)(b) or (c) that involves, or may involve, the management or use of controlled drugs.
a health care professional, or
an employee who is not a health care professional, or
otherwise,
A designated body may confer on its accountable officer such powers as it thinks appropriate to enable him to discharge any of the responsibilities imposed on him as accountable officer for the body by regulations under this section.
Nothing in subsections (5) to (7) is to be read as prejudicing the generality of subsection (1).
In this section “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations under this section.
The relevant authority may by regulations make provision for or in connection with requiring responsible bodies to co-operate with each other in connection with—
the identification of cases in which action may need to be taken in respect of matters arising in relation to the management or use of controlled drugs by relevant persons (see section 19);
the consideration of issues relating to the taking of action in respect of such matters;
the taking of action in respect of such matters.
In this Chapter “responsible body” means—
a body falling within any description of bodies prescribed as responsible bodies for the purposes of this section, or
a body prescribed as a responsible body for those purposes.
The descriptions of bodies, or bodies, that may be so prescribed are—
descriptions of bodies, or bodies, which fall within subsection (4); and
police forces.
Descriptions of bodies, or bodies, fall within this subsection if they appear to the relevant authority—
to be directly or indirectly concerned with the provision of health care (whether or not for the purposes of the health service),
to be otherwise carrying on activities that involve, or may involve, the supply or administration of controlled drugs,
to have powers of inspection in relation to the management or use of controlled drugs,
to be public or local authorities with responsibilities in relation to social care, or
to be public or local authorities (not within paragraphs (a) to (d)) whose responsibilities include responsibilities with respect to matters such as are mentioned in subsection (1).
Regulations under this section may make provision—
for requiring a responsible body to disclose information to any other such body or bodies in prescribed circumstances, or in circumstances where it appears to the responsible body that the prescribed conditions are satisfied, whether or not the disclosure of information has been requested;
in relation to a responsible body which has an accountable officer, for requiring disclosures to be made by or to that officer instead of by or to the body;
in relation to a responsible body which is a police force, for imposing duties on the chief officer;
for requiring a responsible body, in prescribed circumstances, to consult the prescribed accountable officer in connection with any requirement imposed on the body under the regulations;
for imposing duties on accountable officers in relation to the taking of action for the purpose of protecting the safety of patients or the general public.
The duties that may be imposed on an accountable officer in pursuance of subsection (5)(e) include a duty to make recommendations to a responsible body as to any action which the officer considers that the body should take for the purpose mentioned in that provision.
The action that may be so recommended includes action in relation to the institution of disciplinary proceedings.
Nothing in subsections (5) to (7) is to be read as prejudicing the generality of subsection (1).
In this section—
“chief officer” means—
in relation to a police force in England and Wales, the chief officer of police;
in relation to the Police Service of Scotland, the chief constable of that Service;
in relation to the Police Service of Northern Ireland or the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve, the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland;
“police force” means—
a police force in England and Wales,
the Police Service of Scotland, or
the Police Service of Northern Ireland or the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve;
“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations under this section.
In section 18 “relevant person” means—
a person falling within any description of persons prescribed as relevant persons for the purposes of that section, or
an individual to whom subsection (3) applies.
The descriptions of persons that may be prescribed for the purposes of section 18 are descriptions of persons appearing to the relevant authority to be carrying on, or engaged in, activities that involve, or may involve, the supply or administration of controlled drugs.
This subsection applies to an individual who, whether as—is engaged in any activity carried on by a designated body, or by a body or person acting on behalf of, or providing services under arrangements made with, a designated body that involves, or may involve, the management or use of controlled drugs.
a health care professional, or
an employee who is not a health care professional, or
otherwise,
In this section “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations under section 18.
A constable or an authorised person may, for the purpose of securing the safe, appropriate and effective management and use of controlled drugs—
enter any relevant premises;
inspect any precautions taken on the premises for the safe custody of controlled drugs;
inspect any stocks of controlled drugs kept on the premises;
require any relevant records kept on the premises to be produced for his inspection.
The powers conferred by subsection (1) may be exercised only—
at a reasonable hour, and
on production (if required) of the written authority of the person exercising them.
The power conferred by subsection (1)(a) may be exercised by an authorised person to enter relevant premises which are or form part of a private dwelling only if he is accompanied by a constable. But this subsection does not apply in such circumstances as may be prescribed by regulations made by the relevant authority.
The power conferred by subsection (1)(d) includes power—
to take copies of or extracts from relevant records, and
to take possession of any relevant records kept on the premises and retain them for so long as the person exercising the power considers necessary.
In this section “authorised person” means (subject to subsection (6))—Authorisations given under this subsection may be general or specific.
a person authorised by the relevant authority,
an accountable officer, or
where a designated body is required by regulations under section 17 to nominate or appoint an accountable officer, a member of the staff of the designated body authorised by it.
The accountable officer of a designated body specified, or of a description specified, in directions given by the relevant authority is not an authorised person for the purposes of this section; and such a designated body may not authorise members of its staff under subsection (5)(c).
The relevant authority may by regulations prescribe descriptions of premises which are to be “relevant premises” for the purposes of this section in relation to constables and authorised persons of descriptions prescribed in the regulations.
The descriptions of premises that may be so prescribed are descriptions of premises (or parts thereof) appearing to the relevant authority to be used in connection with—
the provision of health care (whether or not for the purposes of the health service), or
the supply or administration of controlled drugs.
In this Chapter “relevant records” means records kept with respect to controlled drugs in pursuance of regulations under section 10 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38).
Directions under subsection (6) are to be given by regulations or in writing; but any such directions which relate to more than one designated body are to be given by regulations.
Directions under subsection (6) given in writing may be varied or revoked by subsequent directions under that subsection.
A person commits an offence if he—
intentionally obstructs a person in the exercise of his powers under section 20(1),
conceals from a person acting under section 20(1) anything which that person is entitled to inspect, or
without reasonable excuse fails to produce any relevant records which a person acting under section 20(1) requires to be produced.
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable—
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine, or to both;
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both.
In the application of this section to Scotland and Northern Ireland, the reference to 12 months in subsection (2)(b) is to be read as a reference to 6 months.
The relevant authority may issue guidance to designated bodies in connection with—
determining whether conditions specified in regulations under section 17 have been satisfied in relation to the nomination or appointment of a person as a designated body's accountable officer;
the discharge by a designated body's accountable officer of any responsibilities imposed on him by regulations under section 17;
the exercise by designated bodies of their powers under section 17(9);
the exercise by designated bodies of their powers under section 20(5)(c).
The relevant authority may issue guidance to responsible bodies in connection with their discharge of any duties imposed on them by regulations under section 18.
Guidance under this section may make different provision for different cases or circumstances.
Designated bodies and responsible bodies must have regard to any guidance under this section in exercising any functions to which the guidance relates.
This Chapter binds the Crown.
No contravention by the Crown of any provision of this Chapter shall make the Crown criminally liable; but the High Court (or, in Scotland, the Court of Session) may declare unlawful any act or omission of the Crown which constitutes such a contravention.
The provisions of this Chapter apply to persons in the public service of the Crown as they apply to other persons.
This section applies to functions conferred on the relevant authority by this Chapter.
Subject to subsection (4), any functions to which this section applies are exercisable in relation to England by the Secretary of State.
Subject to subsection (4), any functions to which this section applies are exercisable in relation to Wales by the National Assembly for Wales.
Any power of the relevant authority to make regulations under this Chapter is exercisable in relation to cross-border bodies by the Secretary of State after consultation with the Assembly.
A “cross-border body” is a body which—
performs (and only performs) functions in respect of England and Wales, and
does not perform functions mainly in respect of England or mainly in respect of Wales.
Any functions to which this section applies are exercisable in relation to Scotland by the Secretary of State after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
Any functions to which this section applies are exercisable in relation to Northern Ireland by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.
In this Chapter—“accountable officer” is to be read in accordance with section 17(2);“body” includes an unincorporated association;“controlled drug” has the meaning given by section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38);“designated body” has the meaning given by section 17(3);“health care” means—services provided to individuals for or in connection with the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness, and the promotion and protection of public health;“health care professional”—in relation to England and Wales, has the meaning given by section 91(2)(a) of the National Health Service Act 2006 (referred to in this Act as “the 2006 Act”), in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given by section 17D(2) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 29), and in relation to Northern Ireland, has the meaning given by Article 15C of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I. 14));“illness”—in relation to England and Wales, has the meaning given by section 275 of the 2006 Act, in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given by section 108(1) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and in relation to Northern Ireland, has the meaning given by Article 2(2) of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972;“relevant authority” is to be read in accordance with section 24;“relevant records” has the meaning given by section 20(9);“responsible body” has the meaning given by section 18(2).
In this Chapter any reference to the management or use of controlled drugs includes—
the storage, carriage and safe custody of such drugs,
the prescribing and supply of such drugs,
the administration of such drugs,
the recovery of such drugs when no longer needed, and
the disposal of such drugs.
In section 10 of the Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67) (which provides for exemptions for pharmacists in relation to certain dealings with medicinal products), after subsection (7) insert—
In section 52 of that Act (sale or supply of medicines not on general sale list)—
the existing text is to be subsection (1),
after that subsection insert—
For section 70 of the Medicines Act 1968 (pharmacy business carried on by individual pharmacist or by partners) substitute—
In section 78 of the Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67) (restrictions on use of titles, descriptions and emblems), in subsection (7), for the words from “under whose” to the end substitute “ who is in charge of the business at those premises (so far as concerns the retail sale of medicinal products or the supply of such products in circumstances corresponding to retail sale) is also a pharmacist ”.
For section 71 of the Medicines Act 1968 (pharmacy business carried on by body corporate) substitute—
In section 124 of the Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67) (offences by bodies corporate), in subsection (2)(b), for “subsection (1)(a)” substitute “ subsection (4)(b) ”.
In section 72 of the Medicines Act 1968 (representative of pharmacist in case of death or disability), for subsection (2) substitute—
After section 72 of the Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67) insert—
In section 77 of the Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67) (annual return of premises to registrar), omit paragraph (b) and the “and” immediately preceding it.
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In section 108 of the Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67) (enforcement in England and Wales)—
in subsection (1), at the beginning insert “ Subject to the provisions of subsection (6C) of this section, ”,
after subsection (6) insert—,
in subsection (9)(a), after “hospital” insert “ (except in relation to so much of the hospital premises as is a registered pharmacy) ”,
in subsection (10), for “(4) to (8)” substitute “ (4) to (6A), (7) and (8) ”.
In section 109 of the Medicines Act 1968 (enforcement in Scotland), in subsection (1), at the beginning insert “ Subject to the provisions of section 108(6C) of this Act as applied by subsection (2) of this section, ”.
In section 110 of the Medicines Act 1968 (enforcement in Northern Ireland)—
in subsection (1), for “subsection (4)” substitute “ subsections (3C) and (4) ”,
after subsection (3) insert—,
in subsection (5)(a), for “and (3)” substitute “ to (3D) ”,
in subsection (5)(b), for “(4) to (8)” substitute “ (4) to (6A), (7) and (8) ”.
In section 129 of the Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67) (orders and regulations), in subsection (5)—
after “power to make” insert “ an order or ”,
after “making the” insert “ order or ”.
The National Health Service
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In section 43 of the 1977 Act(persons authorised to provide pharmaceutical services), for subsection (2) substitute—
In section 17S of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 29) (eligibility to be contractor under pharmaceutical care services contract), after subsection (1) insert—
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The Secretary of State shall in regulations make transitional provision in respect of persons who, immediately before the coming into force of section 38 of this Act, are providing services in England under section 38 of the National Health Service Act 1977 (general ophthalmic services).
Regulations under this section may provide that, in such circumstances as the regulations may specify, a Primary Care Trust must, if any such person so wishes, enter into a general ophthalmic services contract with him; and the regulations may make provision as to the terms of any such contract.
Regulations under this section may provide that, in such circumstances as the regulations may specify, a Primary Care Trust must, if any such person so wishes, enter into a contract with him, containing such terms as the regulations may specify, for the provision of ophthalmic services.
Regulations under this section may make provision for the resolution of disputes in relation to any contract entered into, or proposed to be entered into, under subsection (2) or (3), including provision for the determination of disputes by the Secretary of State or a person appointed by him.
Regulations under this section may make provision in respect of a period beginning before the coming into force of the provision (or of section 38 of this Act), but such provision must not as a whole be detrimental to the remuneration of the persons to whom it relates.
In this section, “general ophthalmic services contract” means a contract under section 117 of the 2006 Act.
Preliminary
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The Appointments Commission
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Miscellaneous
Social care bursary
After section 67 of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14) insert—
NHS costs recovery
In section 153 of the 2003 Act (information contained in certificates relating to recovery of NHS charges in cases of injury requiring NHS services), for subsection (9) substitute—
Transfer of criminal liabilities
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Local Health Boards and Welsh health authorities
The Secretary of State or the Assembly may by order make such amendments of any enactment as he or it considers appropriate—
in order to reflect the fact that (by virtue of relevant directions) transferred functions may be exercised by Local Health Boards, or
otherwise in consequence of, or in connection with, the abolition of Welsh health authorities effected under section 27(5) of the Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38).
Where a transferred function which became exercisable by a Local Health Board by virtue of relevant directions ceases to be so exercisable, the Secretary of State or the Assembly may by order—
substitute for any reference to a Local Health Board in any enactment relating to the function a reference to the Assembly, and
make such amendments of any enactment as he or it considers appropriate in consequence of any such substitution.
No order may be made under subsection (1)(a) in relation to a transferred function on or after the date on which subsection (4) applies to the function.
This subsection applies to a transferred function on the date when either of the following comes into force in relation to the function—
an order made under subsection (1)(b) which amends an enactment so as to provide for the function to be exercisable only by the Assembly, or
an order made under subsection (2).
In this section—“amendments” includes repeals, revocations and modifications;“the Assembly” means the National Assembly for Wales;“relevant directions” means directions given in regulations made under section 16BB of the National Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49) or section 12 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;“transferred function” means a function transferred to the Assembly by the Health Authorities (Transfer of Functions, Staff, Property, Rights and Liabilities and Abolition) (Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/813 (W. 98));“Welsh health authority” means a Health Authority for an area in, or consisting of, Wales.
Final provisions
Offences
If an offence committed by a body corporate is proved—the officer as well as the body corporate is guilty of the offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer, or
to be attributable to any neglect on his part,
In subsection (1) “officer”, in relation to the body corporate, means a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body, or a person purporting to act in any such capacity.
If the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, subsection (1) applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of the body corporate.
If an offence committed by a partnership is proved—the partner as well as the partnership is guilty of the offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
to have been committed with the consent or connivance of a partner, or
to be attributable to any neglect on his part,
In subsection (4) “partner” includes a person purporting to act as a partner.
If an offence committed by an unincorporated association (other than a partnership) is proved—the officer or member as well as the association is guilty of the offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the association or a member of its governing body, or
to be attributable to any neglect on the part of such an officer or member,
In this section and section 77 “offence” means an offence under any provision of this Act.
Proceedings for an offence alleged to have been committed by a partnership shall be brought in the name of the partnership (and not in that of any of the partners).
Proceedings for an offence alleged to have been committed by an unincorporated association (other than a partnership) shall be brought in the name of the association (and not in that of any of its members).
Rules of court relating to the service of documents shall have effect as if the partnership or unincorporated association were a body corporate.
In proceedings for an offence brought against a partnership or an unincorporated association, the following provisions apply as they apply in relation to a body corporate—
section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 1925 (c. 86) andSchedule 3 to the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43);
section 18 of the Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 (c. 15 (N.I.)) and Schedule 4 to the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26)).
A fine imposed on a partnership on its conviction for an offence is to be paid out of the partnership assets.
A fine imposed on an unincorporated association on its conviction for an offence is to be paid out of the funds of the association.
This section contains transitional modifications in respect of penalties for certain offences committed in England and Wales.
In relation to an offence committed before 2 May 2022, the references in section 21(2)(b) of this Act to periods of imprisonment of the general limit in a magistrates’ court are to be read as references to periods of imprisonment of 6 months.
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General
Subject to subsection (2), any power to make an order or regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory instrument.
Any power of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to make an order or regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)).
Any power to make an order or regulations under this Act—
may be exercised so as to make different provision for different cases or descriptions of case or different purposes or areas, and
includes power to make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitory, transitional or saving provision as the authority making the order or regulations considers appropriate.
No statutory instrument containing—may be made by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
an order under section 13,
regulations under section 17 which amend or repeal any provision of an Act or an Act of the Scottish Parliament,
an order under section 45(7),
regulations under paragraph 5, 8 or 17 of Schedule 1,
No statutory instrument containing may be made by the Welsh Ministers unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the National Assembly for Wales.
regulations under section 9(1A),
an order under section 13, or
regulations under paragraph 17 of Schedule 1,
Otherwise, a statutory instrument containing any order or regulations made by the Secretary of State under this Act (other than an order under section 83) is to be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
No statutory instrument containing an order under section 80(4) which amends or repeals any provision of an Act or an Act of the Scottish Parliament may be made by the Scottish Ministers unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.
Otherwise, a statutory instrument containing an order under section 80(4) is to be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
A statutory rule containing regulations made by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety under section 17 which amend or repeal any provision of an Act is to be subject to affirmative resolution within the meaning of section 41(4) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.)).
Otherwise, a statutory rule containing regulations made by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety under Chapter 1 of Part 3 is to be subject to negative resolution within the meaning of section 41(6) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.
Schedule 8 contains minor and consequential amendments.
Schedule 9 makes provision for the repeal and revocation of enactments (including enactments which are spent).
The Secretary of State may by order make—as he considers appropriate for the general purposes, or any particular purposes, of this Act or in consequence of, or for giving full effect to, any provision made by this Act.
such supplementary, incidental or consequential provision, or
such transitory, transitional or saving provision,
The Scottish Ministers may by order make—as they consider appropriate for the general purposes, or any particular purposes, of the provisions specified in subsection (5) or in consequence of, or for giving full effect to, any of those provisions.
such supplementary, incidental or consequential provision, or
such transitory, transitional or saving provision,
Those provisions are—
section 36(2),
An order under subsection (4) may not include any provision which would be outside the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament if it were included in an Act of that Parliament.
An order under subsection (3) may not include any provision which it would be competent for the Scottish Ministers to make in an order under subsection (4).
An order under subsection (3) or (4) may amend, repeal, revoke or otherwise modify any enactment.
There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament—
any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State by virtue of this Act;
any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other enactment.
In this Act—...“the 2003 Act” means the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43);"the 2006 Act" means the National Health Service Act 2006...“the health service”—in relation to England and Wales, has the same meaning as in the 2006 Act, in relation to Scotland, has the same meaning as in the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 29), and in relation to Northern Ireland, means health services within the meaning given by Article 2(2) of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I. 14)).
In this Act “enactment” includes—and references to enactments include enactments passed or made after the passing of this Act.
any provision of subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)), and
Subsection (2) applies except where the context otherwise requires.
The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—Subsections (2)(b) and (3) to (6) have effect subject to paragraph (e).
paragraphs 36, 53 and 54 of Schedule 8,
section 80(1) so far as relating to those paragraphs, and
(except for section 36(2)) any other provision of this Act so far as it—
confers power to make an order or regulations, or
defines any expression relevant to the exercise of any such power.
The following provisions come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by order appoint—
section 36(2), and
so far as extending to Scotland—
section 73,
paragraph 55 of Schedule 8, and
section 80(1) so far as relating to that paragraph.
Part 5 comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State, after consulting the National Assembly for Wales, may by order appoint.
The following provisions come into force in relation to Wales on such day as the National Assembly for Wales may by order appoint—
The following provisions come into force on such day as the National Assembly for Wales may by order appoint—In this subsection “Welsh NHS body” has the meaning given by paragraph 2 of the Schedule 12B inserted by Schedule 3.
Chapter 1 of Part 4 so far as relating to the Assembly's functions under sections 42 and 42B of the 1977 Act,
paragraphs 43 and 62 of Schedule 8,
so far as relating to Welsh NHS bodies, any provision of Schedule 9 which repeals or revokes an enactment amending or repealing section 98 of the 1977 Act, and
The following provisions come into force on such day as the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety may by order appoint—
Chapter 1 of Part 3 so far as relating to the functions of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety under that Chapter (see section 24), and
Otherwise, this Act comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint.
Different days may be appointed for different provisions, different purposes or different areas.
This Act may be cited as the Health Act 2006.
Subject to subsections (3) and (4), this Act extends to England and Wales only.
The following provisions extend also to Scotland and Northern Ireland—
Chapter 1 of Part 3,
Part 5, and
Any amendment, repeal or revocation made by this Act has the same extent as the enactment to which it relates.
Fixed penalties
Contents of penalty notice
A penalty notice must—
state the alleged offence, and
give such particulars of the circumstances alleged to constitute it as are necessary for giving reasonable information about it.
A penalty notice must also state—
the name and address of the enforcement authority on whose behalf the authorised officer was acting when he gave the notice,
the amount of the penalty and the period for its payment,
the discounted amount and the period for its payment,
the consequences of not paying the penalty or the discounted amount before the end of the period mentioned in paragraph (b) or (c),
the person to whom and the address at which payment may be made,
by what method payment may be made,
the person to whom and the address at which any representations relating to the notice may be made.
The person mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(e) and (g) must be the enforcement authority referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a).
A penalty notice must also—
inform the person to whom it is given of his right to be tried for the alleged offence, and
explain how that right may be exercised.
A penalty notice must be in a form specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
Amount of penalty and period for payment
The penalty is such amount as the Secretary of State may specify in regulations.
The period for payment of the penalty is the period of 29 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.
Discounted amount and period for payment
A discounted amount is payable instead of the amount specified in regulations under paragraph 5 if payment is made before the end of the period for payment of the discounted amount.
That period is the period of 15 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given, unless the 15th day is not a working day.
If the 15th day is not a working day, that period is the period beginning with the day on which the notice is given and ending immediately after the first working day following the 15th day.
In this paragraph, “working day” means any day which is not Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a day which is a bank holiday in England and Wales under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (c. 80).
The discounted amount is such amount as the Secretary of State may specify in regulations.
Effect of notice and payment
Proceedings for the offence in respect of which a penalty notice was given may not be brought before the end of the period for payment of the penalty.
Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the person to whom the notice was given has asked in accordance with paragraphs 14 and 15 to be tried for the alleged offence.
If the penalty is paid in accordance with the penalty notice before the end of the period mentioned in paragraph 9(1), no proceedings for the offence may be brought, and paragraph 14 does not apply.
If the discounted amount is paid in accordance with the penalty notice before the end of the period for payment of the discounted amount, no proceedings for the offence may be brought, and paragraph 14 does not apply.
If proceedings have been brought pursuant to a request under paragraph 14, but then the penalty or discounted amount is paid as mentioned in paragraph 10 or 11, those proceedings may not be continued.
In any proceedings, a certificate is evidence of the facts which it states if it—
purports to be signed by or on behalf of the person responsible for the financial affairs of the enforcement authority on whose behalf the authorised officer who gave a penalty notice was acting, and
states that payment of the penalty or discounted amount in pursuance of the notice was or was not received by a date specified in the certificate.
Trial
If the person to whom a penalty notice has been given asks to be tried for the alleged offence, proceedings may be brought against him.
Any request to be tried must be made—
by notice given to the enforcement authority in question before the end of the period for payment of the penalty,
in the manner specified in the penalty notice.
Withdrawal of notices
This paragraph applies if an enforcement authority considers that a penalty notice which an authorised officer acting on its behalf has given to a person (“P”) ought not to have been given.
The enforcement authority may give notice to P withdrawing the penalty notice.
If it does so—
it must repay any amount which has been paid by way of penalty in pursuance of the penalty notice, and
no proceedings may be brought or continued against P for the offence in question.
Power to amend or modify Schedule
The Secretary of State may by regulations—
amend this Schedule so as to modify its application in relation to penalty notices issued by an authorised officer of an enforcement authority of a particular kind, or
provide for this Schedule to apply with modifications in relation to such notices.
Powers of entry, etc.
In this Schedule—“authorised officer” means authorised officer of an enforcement authority,“premises” includes any place and any vehicle.
An authorised officer has the right to do any of the following, on production (if required) of his written authority—
at any reasonable hour, enter any premises (other than premises used only as a private dwelling house not open to the public) which he considers it is necessary for him to enter for the purpose of the proper exercise of his functions by virtue of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of this Act,
there carry out such inspections and examinations as he considers necessary for that purpose,
if he considers it necessary for that purpose, require the production of any substance or product, and inspect it, and take and retain samples of or extracts from it,
take possession of any substance or product on the premises, and retain it for as long as he considers necessary for that purpose,
require any person to give him such information, or afford him such facilities and assistance, as he considers necessary for that purpose.
An authorised officer may, if he considers it necessary for the purpose of the proper exercise of his functions by virtue of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of this Act, arrange for any substance, product, sample or extract mentioned in paragraph 2(c) or (d) to be analysed.
An authorised officer may make such purchases and secure the provision of such services as he considers necessary for the purpose of the proper exercise of his functions by virtue of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of this Act.
A person may not be required under paragraph 2 to give any information which he would be entitled to refuse to give in proceedings in the High Court on grounds of legal professional privilege.
A justice of the peace may exercise the power in sub-paragraph (3) if he is satisfied on sworn information in writing—
that for the purpose of the proper exercise of the functions of an enforcement authority under Chapter 1 of Part 1 of this Act there are reasonable grounds for entry into any premises other than premises used only as a private dwelling house not open to the public, and
of either or both of the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (2).
The matters are—
that admission to the premises has been, or is likely to be, refused, and that notice of intention to apply for a warrant under this Schedule has been given to the occupier or a person who reasonably appears to the enforcement authority to be concerned in the management of the premises,
that an application for admission, or the giving of such notice, would defeat the object of the entry, or that the premises are unoccupied, or that the occupier is temporarily absent and it might defeat the object of the entry to await his return.
The justice may by warrant signed by him authorise any authorised officer to enter the premises, if need be by force.
Such a warrant continues in force until the end of the period of one month beginning with the date on which the justice signs it.
An authorised officer entering any premises by virtue of paragraph 2, or of a warrant under paragraph 6, may take with him such other persons and such equipment as he considers necessary.
If premises which an authorised officer is authorised to enter by a warrant under paragraph 6 are unoccupied, or if the occupier is temporarily absent, then on leaving them that officer must leave the premises as effectively secured against unauthorised entry as he found them.
If by virtue of paragraph 2(d) an authorised officer takes possession of anything, he must leave on the premises from which it was taken a statement giving particulars of what he has taken and stating that he has taken possession of it.
If a direction of the Secretary of State has effect under section 10(4), this Schedule has effect, in relation to any case or case of a description specified in the direction, as if references to an authorised officer were to a person acting on behalf of the Secretary of State.
New Schedule 12B to 1977 Act
The Appointments Commission: supplementary
Status
The Commission is not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.
The Commission's property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.
The Board of the Commission
The Commission is to consist of the following members—
the chairman,
the prescribed number of non-executive members,
the chief executive, and
the prescribed number of executive members.
Chairman and non-executive members
The chairman and non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State.
Of the non-executive members at least one (but not more than four) must be persons who are also appointed to be health and social care commissioners under paragraph 10.
Regulations may—
prescribe conditions which must be satisfied in relation to a person before he is appointed as chairman or as a non-executive member;
make provision as to the circumstances in which a person is disqualified for being the chairman or a non-executive member.
Chief executive
The chief executive is to be appointed by the chairman and the non-executive members of the Commission.
The chief executive must be—
an employee of the Commission, or
a person seconded to the staff of the Commission.
Anything authorised or required to be done by the chief executive may be done by any other member of the Commission's staff who is authorised for the purpose by the chief executive (whether generally or specially).
The executive members
The executive members are to be appointed by the chairman and the non-executive members of the Commission.
The executive members must be—
employees of the Commission, or
persons seconded to the staff of the Commission.
A person may not be appointed as an executive member unless he is recommended for appointment by the chief executive.
The vice-chairman
The members of the Commission may appoint one of the non-executive members to be vice-chairman for such period (not exceeding the remainder of his period of office as member) as they specify on making the appointment.
But regulations may—
provide that if the chairman's membership is suspended the Secretary of State may direct that the appointment of the vice-chairman under sub-paragraph (1) ceases to have effect;
make provision about the appointment by the Secretary of State in those circumstances of another non-executive member to be vice-chairman.
Terms of appointment: chairman and non-executive members
Regulations may make provision as to the terms on which the chairman and non-executive members of the Commission are to be appointed.
The regulations may in particular make provision as to—
the period for which they are to hold office;
their eligibility for re-appointment;
remuneration and allowances;
circumstances in which their membership may be suspended or terminated.
Sub-paragraph (4) applies if—
a person ceases to hold office as chairman or a non-executive member of the Commission, and
the Secretary of State determines that there are special circumstances that make it appropriate for that person to receive compensation.
The Secretary of State must—
pay to that person such compensation as the Secretary of State may determine, or
make provision for the payment to or in respect of that person of such pension, allowances or gratuities by way of compensation as the Secretary of State may determine.
Terms of appointment: chief executive and executive members
The Commission must determine—the chief executive and the executive members.
the conditions of service of, and
the remuneration and allowances payable to,
The chief executive or (as the case may be) an executive member must not take part in a discussion or decision in pursuance of sub-paragraph (1) which relates to—
his own conditions of service, or
remuneration or allowances payable to him.
If the chief executive or an executive member is a person seconded to the Commission—must be determined by agreement between his employer and the Commission.
his conditions of service, and
remuneration or allowances payable to him,
Committees: general
The Commission may appoint such committees and sub-committees as it thinks appropriate.
A committee or sub-committee may consist of or include persons who are not members of the Commission.
The Commission—
may delegate to a committee or sub-committee such of its functions as it thinks fit; and
may, in particular, delegate to a committee the function of appointing a sub-committee.
The Commission may make arrangements for the payment of such remuneration and allowances as it thinks fit to any person who—whether or not he is also a member of the Commission.
is a member of a committee or sub-committee, but
is not an employee of the Commission,
This paragraph is subject to paragraph 10 and to any directions given by the Secretary of State.
The Health and Social Care Appointments Committee
There is to be a committee of the Commission to be known as the Health and Social Care Appointments Committee.
The Committee is to discharge on behalf of the Commission—
such other functions as the Secretary of State may specify.
The Committee is to consist of—
the chairman of the Commission,
the chief executive, and
not more than the prescribed number of persons appointed by the Secretary of State.
The persons so appointed are to be known as “health and social care commissioners”.
Regulations may—
prescribe conditions which must be satisfied in relation to persons before they are appointed as health and social care commissioners;
make provision as to the circumstances in which persons are disqualified for being health and social care commissioners;
make provision as to the terms on which the health and social care commissioners are to be appointed.
The provision that may be made in relation to the health and social care commissioners under sub-paragraph (5)(c) includes, in particular, provision as to—
the period for which they are to hold office as health and social care commissioners;
their eligibility for re-appointment as such commissioners;
remuneration and allowances payable to them as such commissioners;
circumstances in which they may be suspended or removed from office as such commissioners.
Proceedings
The Commission may make such provision as it thinks fit to regulate—
its own proceedings (including quorum), and
the procedure (including quorum) of its committees and sub-committees.
Sub-paragraph (1) has effect subject to any directions given by the Secretary of State.
On any occasion when both the chairman and the vice-chairman are, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of chairman, the other members of the Commission may appoint one of the non-executive members to act in the place of the chairman.
The validity of any proceedings of the Commission, or any of its committees or sub-committees, is not affected by—
any vacancy in the office of chairman or chief executive or in the membership of the Commission or the committee or sub-committee, or
any defect in the appointment of the chairman or the chief executive or a member of the Commission or the committee or sub-committee.
The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 (c. 67) applies to meetings of the Commission.
Staff
The Commission may appoint such persons to be employees of the Commission as it thinks fit.
The Commission may make arrangements for persons to be seconded to the Commission to serve as members of its staff.
A period of secondment on the staff of the Commission does not affect the continuity of a person's employment with the employer from whose service he is seconded.
References in this Schedule to members of the Commission's staff are to persons who either are employees of the Commission or have been seconded to it to serve as members of its staff.
Employees of the Commission are to be appointed on such terms and conditions as the Commission determines.
Without prejudice to its other powers, the Commission may pay, or make provision for the payment of—to or in respect of its employees.
pensions, allowances or gratuities, or
compensation for loss of employment or reduction of remuneration,
The Commission may, to such extent as it determines, delegate any of its functions to any members of its staff.
Any committee of the Commission may, to such extent as the committee determines, delegate any function conferred on it to any of its sub-committees or any member of the Commission's staff.
This paragraph is subject to any directions given by the Secretary of State; and sub-paragraph (2) does not apply in relation to decisions falling to be made by the Health and Social Care Appointments Committee in relation to particular appointments.
Financing of Commission
The Secretary of State may make—
such annual payments to the Commission as he thinks appropriate in respect of the performance by it of functions to which sub-paragraph (2) applies, and
such other payments to the Commission as he thinks appropriate in respect of the performance by it of functions to which sub-paragraph (3) applies.
This sub-paragraph applies to—
any functions exercisable by virtue of a direction under section 58 in relation to Strategic Health Authorities, Primary Care Trusts or NHS trusts, and
such other of the Commission's functions as may be prescribed.
This sub-paragraph applies to any functions exercisable by virtue of a direction under section 58 in relation to—
Special Health Authorities, or
bodies mentioned in section 58(3) or (4) or section 60.
Before deciding the amount of any payment under this paragraph the Secretary of State must take account of any income received by the Commission from any other source.
Payments under this paragraph may be made—as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.
at such times, and
subject to such conditions (if any),
The National Assembly for Wales may make such payments to the Commission as the Assembly thinks appropriate in respect of the performance by the Commission of functions exercisable by virtue of a direction under section 61.
The Secretary of State may make loans to the Commission.
A loan under this paragraph may be made on such terms as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.
The Commission may charge for providing—
any services under arrangements under section 63(2) or (4),
any services under section 64(1) to (3), or
such other services as may be prescribed.
The amount of any charge is to be fixed in such a way as the Commission considers appropriate for recovering the costs incurred by it in, or in connection with, providing the services in question.
Accounts
The Commission must keep accounts in such form as the Secretary of State directs.
The Commission must prepare annual accounts in respect of each financial year in such form as the Secretary of State directs.
Before the end of the specified period following each financial year the Commission must send a copy of the annual accounts for that year—
to the Secretary of State, and
to the Comptroller and Auditor General.
The Comptroller and Auditor General must—
examine, certify and report on the annual accounts, and
lay copies of the accounts and of his report before each House of Parliament.
The “specified period” is such period as the Secretary of State directs.
Authentication of seal
The application of the Commission's seal must be authenticated by the signature of the chairman or another member of the Commission or any other person authorised by the Commission for the purpose.
A document purporting to be duly executed under the seal of the Commission or to be signed on behalf of the Commission is to be—
received in evidence, and
unless the contrary is proved, taken to be so executed or signed.
This paragraph does not apply in relation to Scotland.
The Appointments Commission: list of statutory bodies
List of statutory bodies referred to in section 58(3)
The Care Quality Commission............. The General Social Care Council. The Health Protection Agency. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. The Human Tissue Authority.... The Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts....
The Appointments Commission: list of regulatory bodies
List of regulatory bodies referred to in section 60(1)
The General Chiropractic Council. The General Dental Council. The General Medical Council. The General Optical Council. The General Osteopathic Council. The General Pharmaceutical Council. The Health Professions Council. The Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Transfer of staff and property etc. to Appointments Commission
Interpretation
In this Schedule—“the appointed day” means the day appointed under section 83 for the coming into force of section 57(4),“employee” means a person who immediately before the appointed day is an employee of the NHSAC, and“the NHSAC” means the National Health Service Appointments Commission.
Transfer of staff
An employee's contract of employment has effect on and after the appointed day as if originally made between him and the Commission.
Accordingly—
all the rights, powers, duties and liabilities of the NHSAC under or in connection with the contract of employment are by virtue of this paragraph transferred to the Commission on the appointed day, and
anything done before the appointed day by or in relation to the NHSAC in respect of that contract or the employee is to be treated on and after that day as having been done by or in relation to the Commission.
If before the appointed day an employee informs the NHSAC that he does not wish to become an employee of the Commission—
sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply in relation to him, and
his contract of employment is terminated on the appointed day.
An employee is not to be treated for any purpose as being dismissed by reason of the operation of any provision of this paragraph in relation to him.
Nothing in this paragraph affects any right of an employee to terminate his contract of employment if a substantial change is made to his detriment in his working conditions.
But no such right arises by reason only that, by virtue of this paragraph, the identity of his employer changes unless he shows that, in all the circumstances, the change is significant and is to his detriment.
Transfer of property, rights and liabilities
By virtue of this paragraph the property, rights and liabilities (including criminal liabilities) of the NHSAC existing immediately before the appointed day are transferred to the Commission on the appointed day.
Anything done by or in relation to the NHSAC which is in effect immediately before the appointed day is to be treated on and after the appointed day as done by or in relation to the Commission.
Anything (including any legal proceedings) which—may be continued on and after the appointed day by or in relation to the Commission.
relates to anything transferred by sub-paragraph (1), and
is in the process of being done by or in relation to the NHSAC,
Sub-paragraph (1) does not have effect in relation to any rights or liabilities transferred by virtue of paragraph 2(2)(a).
Sub-paragraph (2) does not have effect in relation to anything treated as done by or in relation to the Commission by virtue of paragraph 2(2)(b).
General
Nothing in this Schedule affects the validity of anything done by the NHSAC.
Minor and consequential amendments
Pharmacy Act 1954 (c. 61)
The Pharmacy Act 1954 has effect subject to the following amendments.
In section 15 (appointment of additional members to the council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain) omit subsections (3) and (4).
In Schedule 1 (statutory committee of the Pharmaceutical Society) omit paragraph 3A.
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National Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49)
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Medical Act 1983 (c. 54)
In Schedule 1 to the Medical Act 1983 (the General Medical Council etc.) omit paragraph 4ZA.
Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24)
Schedule 1 to the Dentists Act 1984 (the General Dental Council etc.) is amended as follows.
In paragraph 1(5) for “paragraphs 2 and 2A” substitute “ paragraph 2 ”.
Omit paragraph 2A.
Opticians Act 1989 (c. 44)
In Schedule 1 to the Opticians Act 1989 (the General Optical Council) omit paragraph 2A.
National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19)
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Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52)
In section 279(2) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (health service practitioners)—
for “or primary dental services” substitute “ , primary dental services or primary ophthalmic services ”,
at the end of paragraph (b) add “ or under a contract under section 117 of the National Health Service Act 2006 entered into by him with a Primary Care Trust, ”.
Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)
In the Schedule to the Osteopaths Act 1993 (the General Osteopathic Council etc.) omit paragraph 11A.
Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 (c. 46)
The Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 has effect subject to the following amendments.
In section 2A(1) (health service providers subject to investigation)—
in paragraph (a), for “ or 100” substitute “ , 100 or 117 ”,
in paragraph (b), omit “general ophthalmic services or”.
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Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)
In Schedule 1 to the Chiropractors Act 1994 (the General Chiropractic Council etc.) omit paragraph 11A.
National Health Service (Residual Liabilities) Act 1996 (c. 15)
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Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)
In section 43K(1)(ba) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (extension of meaning of “worker” etc. for Part 4A) at the end add “ or with a Primary Care Trust under section 117 of that Act ”.
Pharmacists (Fitness to Practise) Act 1997 (c. 19)
In the Schedule to the Pharmacists (Fitness to Practise) Act 1997 (fitness to practise of registered pharmaceutical chemists) omit paragraph 5.
Audit Commission Act 1998 (c. 18)
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Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38)
In section 144(2) of the Government of Wales Act 1998 (accounts, audit and reports) for “the accounts kept in pursuance of section 98(1) of the National Health Service Act 1977 (accounts and audit of NHS bodies)” substitute “ any accounts kept or prepared in pursuance of paragraph 2 or 3 of Schedule 9 to the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (requirement for Welsh NHS bodies to keep accounts or prepare annual accounts) ”.
Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (c. 20)
Section 14 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (summarised accounts) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1) for “section 98(4) of the National Health Service Act 1977 (requirement to prepare summarised accounts)”substitute“paragraph 7 of Schedule 15 to the National Health Service Act 2006 or paragraph 5 of Schedule 9 to the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006”.
In subsection (3) after “subsection (1)” insert “in respect of an NHS body within the meaning of paragraph 1 of Schedule 15 to the National Health Service Act 2006, other than one to which paragraph 1(2)(b) of that Schedule applies,”.
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Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)
Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities) is amended as follows.
In Part 3, in paragraph 43A—
for “or primary dental services” substitute “ , primary dental services or primary ophthalmic services ”,
in paragraph (b) for “or 100” substitute“, 100 or 117”.
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Health and Social Care Act 2001 (c. 15)
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Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/253)
In Schedule 1 to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (the Nursing and Midwifery Council etc.) omit paragraph 15A.
Health Professions Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/254)
In Schedule 1 to the Health Professions Order 2001 (the Health Professions Council etc.) omit paragraph 16A.
National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17)
The National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 has effect subject to the following amendments.
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In Schedule 7 (the Council for the Regulation of Health Care Professionals) omit paragraph 5.
Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43)
The 2003 Act has effect subject to the following amendments.
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In section 150(7)(d) (liability to pay NHS charges) for sub-paragraph (ii) substitute—
In section 187 (appointments to certain health and social care bodies) omit subsections (1) to (7), (9) and (10).
Omit section 188 (appointments to certain health and social care bodies: joint functions).
In Schedule 6 (the Commission for Health Care Audit and Inspection: supplementary) paragraph 3 is amended as follows.
In sub-paragraph (1)—
in paragraphs (a) and (c) for “relevant Special Health Authority” substitute “ Secretary of State ”, and
in paragraph (b) for “relevant Special Health Authority who appears to that Authority” substitute “ Assembly who appears to the Assembly ”.
Omit sub-paragraphs (2), (3), (9), (10), (14) and (15).
In sub-paragraph (11)—
for “Special Health Authority referred to in sub-paragraph (2)” substitute “ Secretary of State ”, and
for “Special Health Authority referred to in sub-paragraph (3)” substitute “ Assembly ”.
In Schedule 7 (the Commission for Social Care Inspection: supplementary) paragraph 3 is amended as follows.
In sub-paragraph (1) for “relevant Special Health Authority” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.
Omit sub-paragraphs (2) and (6) to (8).
General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1250)
In Schedule 2 to the General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2003 (the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board etc.) omit paragraph 4.
Health Protection Agency Act 2004 (c. 17)
In Schedule 1 to the Health Protection Agency Act 2004 (the Health Protection Agency) omit paragraph 2.
Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23)
In section 61(1) of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (audit of Welsh NHS bodies) for “section 98(2) of the National Health Service Act 1977 (accounts of NHS bodies)” substitute “ paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 9 to the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (preparation of annual accounts of Welsh NHS bodies) ”.
Repeals and revocations
In section 15, subsections (3) and (4).
In Schedule 1, paragraph 3A.
In section 15(1)(a), “general ophthalmic services”.
In section 18A(3)(a), “general ophthalmic or”.
In section 38(1), “of every Primary Care Trust and”.
In section 39, in subsection (1)(a) “by each Primary Care Trust and”; in subsections (1) and (2) “Primary Care Trust or” in each place it occurs; and in subsection (3) “Primary Care Trust or” and “of the Primary Care Trust or”.
In section 44(B2), paragraph (a); “the Local Optical Committee or”; and “, as the case may be,”.
In section 45A(3), “and” at the end of paragraph (a).
In section 49N(4)(b), “(or, in the case of a medical list, to nominate or approve him for inclusion in it)”.
In Schedule 12, in paragraph 2A(1), “or” at the end of paragraph (b).
In section 4A(1), “or” at the end of paragraph (a).
Section 11(7).
Section 20(2).
In Schedule 2, paragraph 24.
In section 2A(1)(b), “general ophthalmic services or”.
In section 6(5), “38, 39,”.
In Schedule 3, paragraph 2(2).
In Schedule 4, paragraph 33.
Section 35.
In Schedule 1, paragraph 29.
In Schedule 2, paragraphs 11, 12(3) and (4)(a).
In Schedule 5, paragraph 21.
In Schedule 6, paragraph 6.
In Schedule 7, paragraph 5.
In section 187, subsections (1) to (7), (9) and (10).
Section 188.
In Schedule 6, paragraph 3(2), (3), (9), (10), (14) and (15).
In Schedule 7, paragraph 3(2) and (6) to (8).
In Schedule 11, paragraph 33.
In Schedule 12, paragraphs 1, 2(3), 3(2) and (4) and 4 to 8.