Midwives Act, 1944

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Suspension from practice pending decision in proceedings for removal from the roll of midwives.

32.—(1) Where any proceedings for removal from the roll of midwives are instituted, the Board may, in accordance with rules made under this Act, suspend the defendant from practice until the decision of the Board is given in such proceedings.

(2) The Board shall give notice of every suspension from practice under this section to every local supervising authority concerned and to the Minister.

(3) Where any proceedings for removal from the roll of midwives are dismissed by the Board and the defendant was suspended from practice by the Board under this section pending the decision of the Board, the Board may, if they so think fit, pay to the defendant reasonable compensation for any loss of practice sustained by her during the suspension.

(4) If any midwife practises in contravention of a suspension under this section she shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding ten pounds.