Midwives Act, 1944

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Caution, reprimand or suspension from practice in lieu of removal from the roll of midwives.

26.—(1) In any proceedings for removal from the roll of mid-wives, the Board may, in lieu of removal, caution or reprimand the defendant or suspend her from practice for a specified period not exceeding twelve months.

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

(3) 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.