Commentary on Sections Appeals Section 30: Medical practitioners
167.Section 30 amends the Medical Act 1983.  Subsection (2) provides for appeals against decisions in ‘fitness to practise’ cases to be directed to the High Court or Court of Session in Scotland.  The relevant court is dependent on the address which the appellant has (or would have if he was registered) as his registered address with the regulatory body. If an appellant’s registered address is outside the United Kingdom the appeal will be to the High Court in England and Wales.  This subsection also provides for appeals on decisions to remove registration on grounds of fraud or error to be directed to a county court, or in Scotland, to the sheriff.  This subsection also sets out the appeal court’s order making powers.
168.Subsection (3) deals with consequential amendments to the Medical Act 1983.