26 Exception from section 24 where individual assessment offered

26  Exception from section 24 where individual assessment offered

(1)     Section 24(2) does not apply in a case where the qualified UK resident—

(a)     is able to seek, or has sought, to be able to practise the profession in the relevant part by way of a process that satisfies the requirements of this section, and

(b)     has not lawfully practised the profession in the relevant part at any time before being able to seek that ability by way of that process.

(2)     The process must have the result that, if the regulatory body so decides on an application by the qualified UK resident, the resident becomes able to practise the profession—

(a)     despite the limitation referred to in section 24(1), and

(b)     without further assessment of the resident's qualifications, experience, knowledge or skills (except in connection with the sort of provision referred to in section 24(3)).

(3)     The process must require the application to be dealt with in accordance with the principles set out in subsection (4).

(4)     The principles are that, in connection with the ability to practise a profession in the relevant part—

(a)     qualifications or experience obtained in any other part of the United Kingdom should

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