35ANational Board consideration of criminal history

35A National Board consideration of criminal history (1) In making a decision under this Act that relates to an individual’s criminal history, a National Board must consider— (a) the individual’s criminal record; and (b) the inherent requirements of the profession, division or recognised specialty, for which the individual is seeking (c) whether or not there is a high degree of direct connection between the individual’s criminal record and the inherent requirements of the profession, division or recognised specialty. (2) If guidelines have been made by the National Board for this section, the board must also consider the guidelines when making the