Moved by
Lord Nash
71B: Before Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Over-arching objective
(1) The over-arching objective of the regulator in exercising its functions is the protection of the public.
(2) The pursuit by the regulator of its over-arching objective involves the pursuit of the following objectives—
(a) to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and well-being of the public;
(b) to promote and maintain public confidence in social workers in England;
(c) to promote and maintain proper professional standards for social workers in England.”