12.— (1) A person to whom this subsection applies, acting in good faith, shall not be liable in any civil proceedings for any act done or omission made in the performance or purported performance by him or her of any function under this Act.

(2) The persons to whom subsection (1) applies are—

(a) the members and former members of the Board,

(b) the members and former members of any committee,

(c) the chief executive officer and any former chief executive officer,

(d) the employees and former employees of the Board, and

(e) the persons appointed or formerly appointed to assist the Preliminary Proceedings Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee.