The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today, Friday 12 October, responded to the Government’s fourth and final ‘no deal’ technical notices. This final publication includes information on Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQs) vital to maintaining the UK’s access to talented architects.
The Government’s technical notices provide guidance in the event the UK leaves the EU without reaching a deal. Today’s publication reveals that the MRPQ Directive will no longer apply in the UK and there will be no system of reciprocal recognition of professional qualifications between the UK and the EEA in the case of a ‘no deal’ Brexit. However, architects that have already had their qualifications recognised by ARB will continue to be registered.
RIBA Chief Executive, Alan Vallance said,
“The scenario outlined today makes one thing clear: a no deal Brexit will be disastrous for the architecture profession. With just six months to go, not only will the existing recognition regime be ripped up, the UK Government has failed to provide any details on how architects arriving from Europe after March will have their qualifications recognised. This leaves more questions unanswered, further denting the confidence of a deeply unsettled profession.
If this is what a no deal Brexit means, we would find ourselves in a country that pulls up the drawbridge, instead of being open for business and skilled talent from around the world. The Government need to set out a clear roadmap for what registration will mean in practice as a matter of urgency.
With so many EU architects working in the UK, it is good that those already registered will have assurance. However, we urge those not registered or about to finish a qualification to ensure they register as soon as possible.”
See here for RIBA’s guidance on the Government’s technical notices.
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- For further press information contact Elise Neve elise.neve@riba.org +44 (0)20 7307 3761
- See here for RIBA’s guidance on the Government’s technical notices.
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