Section 40 — Restrictions on practice and protected titles

This version in force from 2018-04-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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The Secretary of State may by regulations impose prohibitions or restrictions in connection with—

(a) the carrying out of social work in England;

(b) the use, in relation to social work in England, of titles or descriptions specified in the regulations;