This Order is made under the Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21). The Order amends the General Osteopathic Council (Investigation of Complaints) (Procedure) Rules 1999 (as contained in S.I. 1999/1847), the General Osteopathic Council (Professional Conduct Committee) (Procedure) Rules 2000 (as contained in S.I. 2000/241) and the General Osteopathic Council (Application for Registration and Fees) Rules 2000 (as contained in S.I. 2000/1038) to provide for service of documents by email.