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UK Government Architect?s Act Response News
8 June 2021
RIBA response to UK Government Architect?s Act amendments
Government responds to Architects Act consultation ? RIBA replie
Tuesday 8th of June 2021 – The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the outcome of the Government?s consultation on proposed amendments to the Architects Act, changing the way architects are regulated within the UK.
RIBA President, Alan Jones, said:
?The RIBA has been clear that architects must have the necessary knowledge and skills to respond to the key challenges facing our society and planet ? from the building safety crisis to the climate emergency. We therefore welcome Government plans to drive high professional standards and we reiterate our commitment to work alongside the ARB to ensure any new competency requirements support and work for the profession. We are also pleased to see the Government recognise the global standing of UK architects and commit to the recognition of international qualifications ? a mechanism the RIBA has been lobbying for on behalf of our members since the referendum. To enable the UK profession to maintain and build its reputation as a global leader, the Government must now focus on securing reciprocal agreements, to allow both the exportation and recruitment of talent.

Most significantly, we will continue to encourage policy makers to engage with arc...