Agreement between the Swiss Confederation and…
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Art. 29 Persons covered
Without prejudice to Parts Two and Three, this Part applies to United Kingdom nationals and Swiss nationals.
Art. 30 Recognised professional qualifications
1. The recognition, before the specified date of professional qualifications as defined in point b of Article 3 paragraph 1 of Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, by Switzerland and the United Kingdom, shall maintain its effects in the respective state including where applicable the right to pursue the profession under the same conditions as its nationals, where such recognition was made in accordance with any of the following provisions: a) Title III of Directive 2005/36/EC in respect of the recognition of professional qualifications in the context of the exercise of the freedom of establishment, whether such recognition fell under the general system for the recognition of evidence of training, the system for recognition of professional experience or the system for the recognition on the basis of coordination of minimum training conditions; b) Article 10 paragraphs 1 and 3 of Directive 98/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to facilitate
Para. 1 let. b — Directive 98/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 to facilitate practice of the profession of lawyer on a permanent basis in a Member State other than that in which the qualification was obtained (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 36). Para. 1 let. c — Council Directive 74/556/EEC of 4 June 1974 laying down detailed provisions concerning transitional measures relating to activities, trade in and distribution of toxic products and activities entailing the p
Art. 30a Persons providing services in regulated professions
Persons providing services pursuant to Article 23 of this Agreement can continue to benefit from Title II of Directive 2005/36/EC and from Directive 77/249/EEC under the conditions set out in Article 23 paragraph 4.
Art. 31 Ongoing procedures on the recognition of professional qualifications
1. Article 4, in respect of professional qualifications for establishment purposes, and Title III of Directive 2005/36/EC, the second paragraph of Article 2 and Article 10 paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of Directive 98/5/EC and Directive 74/556/EEC shall apply in respect of the examination by a competent authority of any application for the recognition of professional qualifications made before the specified date in Switzerland or the United Kingdom and in respect of the decision on any such application. 9 Council Directive 74/556/EEC of 4 June 1974 laying down detailed provisions concerning transitional measures relating to activities, trade in and distribution of toxic products and activities entailing the professional use of such products including activities of intermediaries. 2. Article 3 of Directive 98/5/EC shall apply in respect of an examination by a competent authority of any application for registration as a lawyer practising under their Swiss professional title or the relevant Unite
Art. 32 Recognition procedures not yet started
1. Persons who have: a) obtained professional qualifications before the specified date; or b) started but not yet completed professional qualifications before the specified date and who have not started the relevant recognition procedure pursuant to Title III of Directive 2005/36/EC before the specified date, shall be permitted to apply for a recognition decision within four years of the specified date. Article 4 in respect of professional qualifications for establishment purposes, and Title III of Directive 2005/36/EC shall apply in respect of the examination by a competent authority of any application for the purposes of this paragraph. 2. Persons who have not yet applied for an attestation valid as a permit recognising their professional knowledge and ability to take up or pursue activities as provided for by Directive 74/556/EEC shall be permitted to apply for an attestation valid as a permit within four years of the specified date. Directive 74/556/EEC shall apply in respect of th
Art. 33 Administrative cooperation on recognition of professional qualifications
With regard to pending applications referred to in Article 31, applications not yet initiated under Article 32 and in respect of lawyers practising under their home State professional title under Article 30 paragraph 2, the parties shall cooperate and shall provide mutual assistance in order to facilitate the application of Articles 30 paragraph 2, 31 and 32. Cooperation may include the exchange of information, including disciplinary action or criminal sanctions taken or any other serious and specific circumstances which are likely to have consequences for the pursuit of the activities falling under the Directives referred to in Articles 30 paragraph 2, 31 and 32.