Professions regulated by law in the UK and their regulators
A list of the professions regulated by law in the UK and their associated regulators, as defined in the Professional Qualifications Act, with terminology explained.
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This page provides details of professions regulated by law in the UK, and in parts of the UK, and their associated regulators, as defined in the Professional Qualifications Act.
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Last updated 17 July 2024 + show all updates
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Post-Primary School Teacher – General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland, Social Work Student – Northern Ireland Social Care Council and Social Work Student – Scottish Social Services Council have been removed from the list. Primary School Teacher – General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland has been changed to School Teacher – General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland.
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants removed from Probate Practitioner (non-contentious probate) in List of UK regulated professions and their regulators.
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'Inspectors of Weights and Measures - Department for the Economy' added in 'Other' section.
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Added Inspectors of Weights and Measures to the list of UK regulated professions.
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Removed Farmer of chicken for meat production profession.
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