The Royal Institute
of British Architects (RIBA) has 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. The 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’stechnical notices.
