Solicitors Act 1974

Type Public General Act
Publication 1974-07-31
Last updated 2025-01-01
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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[^key-195c00bf57b3755ca9fc1942de6e8b70]: Words in s. 61(6) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 130(a); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-c196587d5f68103a95099c199c1b97f7]: Words in s. 68(2) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-b53e790b703134409a93dcc55df6805b]: Words in s. 68(2) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 130(b); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-19fcb21414eac95e182db9b10ca335d3]: Words in s. 68(2) substituted (22.4.2014) by The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Family Court: Consequential Provision) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/605), arts. 1, 12(a)

[^key-e17809c6d16d4c659ae450e698c19e9a]: Words in s. 68(2) inserted (22.4.2014) by The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Family Court: Consequential Provision) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/605), arts. 1, 12(b)

[^key-d870acb7df3d440acf8e5911094b4678]: Words in s. 69(3) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-0ccad2547922c5409eff761e32e1acc1]: Words in s. 69(3) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 130(c); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-ed8f0378b039ef042162982126fae91c]: S. 74(2) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 26(b); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-b7fcded55e8e0fb50b2a33964cee44a6]: Words in s. 74(3) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-9094ed2c48df63716e3e125040c90297]: Words in s. 74(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 26(a); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-771ea7d82d172033c57688e3831fbbe6]: S. 31(1B)(1C) inserted (6.4.2015 for specified purposes, 1.11.2015 in so far as not already in force) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 12

[^key-53a0982f9b3e782e04e6bb2ba66f00bf]: Ss. 44B(4)-(7) applied (with modifications) by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61, SIF 34), Sch. 2 para. 14ZA(4) (as inserted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 20(4))

[^key-8b2ea1b14710af07293e95deccedf92c]: Sch. 1 Pt. II modified by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61, SIF 34), Sch. 2 para. 14ZA(5)(as inserted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 20(4))

[^key-3439d3ee3237ccbc9ef483a8ca5fe1bc]: S. 44BA applied by 1985 c. 61, Sch. 2 para. 14ZA(6) (as inserted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 20(4))

[^key-05f40bf42f926597a1be03c2ae8d62d2]: S. 44BC(1)(2) applied by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61), Sch. 2 para. 14ZA(7) (as inserted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 20(4))

[^key-83c6eef8ce2ae4f467736b4c066a3e8e]: S. 44BC(4)(5) applied by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61), Sch. 2 para. 14ZA(7) (as inserted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 20(4))

[^key-c737a902775b11bc1f5bd68c5d08848c]: S. 44BC(3)(4) applied by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61), Sch. 2 para. 14ZA(8) (as inserted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 20(4))

[^key-e2934b646c16525764db9fef846c653a]: S. 44BC(5) applied by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61), Sch. 2 para. 14ZA(8) (as inserted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 20(4))

[^key-6ad47c5342453d4d2e311d7b9f20c696]: Sch. 1 paras. 6-8 applied by (Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61, SIF 34), Sch. 2 para. 32A (as inserted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 20(15))

[^key-f84599ba71d9ca1fbc7d673fe7b97c8f]: S. 1B omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2

[^key-20dbdc5b212d39fa3808521a70167064]: S. 9(2) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 3

[^key-9f86e54affb961f7ab6b4ac8d8cdfe92]: Words in s. 10(4)(a) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4

[^key-f261ad8d3c0231a6df2744de160f622f]: S. 10A(2)(b) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5

[^key-337ef8e3230f14c8a401795425691ffb]: S. 13(1)(b) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(a)

[^key-224e7bd08dac5d36d8ecef520a8708c1]: S. 13(4)(b) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(b)(i)

[^key-049ddc23bf641b55e0ca8b3d7cab582a]: S. 13(4)(f) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(b)(ii)

[^key-2b7df5483e79a23b0724d835800ff504]: S. 13A(2)(a) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 8

[^key-ddd23274a525024acb15e6d676cbd9d6]: Words in s. 13B(1) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 9(a)

[^key-4f7e84b362d48edf1eba59a605bfd5be]: Words in s. 13B(6) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 9(b)

[^key-7a6bcc2f2f155ea98507c6e63c5de48c]: Words in s. 13B(8)(b) substituted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 9(c)

[^key-9348843821aef6f673c9476ee8b418e2]: S. 13ZA omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 7

[^key-bed350e3566be49ffdbc29c966d5e475]: S. 17B omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10

[^key-fd39edbff73555f69e694059ef8d759f]: S. 28(1)(ca) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11(a)

[^key-f8ddaae7757655c8bfa802c6749e746f]: S. 28(3B)(f) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11(b)(ii)

[^key-d4921cb85e77db21803e689bba748679]: Words in s. 28(3B) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11(b)(i)

[^key-6521a6eab1b4f158efff5a5339f0e7b8]: S. 47(1)(ea) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 13(a)

[^key-fcaaf8c0226b29e697499fa576a7ed53]: S. 47(2)(ba)(bb) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 13(b)

[^key-a00fb3bd75ca53b149987009364fa83f]: S. 47(2)(ea) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 13(b)

[^key-9057457d7a4ac1637b8a1fead8b530d2]: Words in s. 87 inserted (1.11.2015) by The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 14(a)

[^key-74c42b92781d035300d12167dbd66f42]: Words in s. 87 omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 14(b)

[^key-06efd62e4c74d34a8f86819dfa8d7359]: Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(i) omitted (1.11.2015) by virtue of The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society) (Modification of Functions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/401), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 15

[^key-c88ad755a0061cb26795924e9d4dd4b1]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(d) substituted (6.4.2016) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Consequential Amendments) (Bankruptcy) and the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/481), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 18

[^key-f0f52e4a31a375b4878b484ccc3f24bd]: Words in s. 16(2A)(a) substituted (6.4.2017) by The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 (Consequential Amendments and Savings) Rules 2017 (S.I. 2017/369), rule 1, Sch. 1 para. 1

[^key-724d69e1ff01665f9cbfddc179623f23]: Words in s. 3(1) omitted (6.4.2020) by virtue of Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (c. 33), s. 4(3), Sch. para. 2; S.I. 2020/24, reg. 3(b)

[^key-573ff679d0ec0f550be5e0bf7abb47da]: Words in s. 43(7) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 30 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-34a3238e6a65fca95fa64fac118b07a9]: Words in s. 87(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The EEA Passport Rights (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1149), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 25(a)(i) (with reg. 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7dcf13213144edd0eb01b1151ca293ad]: Words in s. 87(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The EEA Passport Rights (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1149), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 25(a)(ii) (with reg. 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-56a81fce4bfab848f2767f9cd337c32b]: S. 87(1A)(c)(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The EEA Passport Rights (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1149), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 25(b) (with reg. 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cee210e6011b0c5fc2ef0002bd607914]: Words in s. 44BC(5) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-a1668bb00ef5c355ff2793e2e72243c4]: Sum in s. 44D(2)(b) substituted (20.7.2022) by The Solicitors Act 1974 and Administration of Justice Act 1985 (Amendment) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/701), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-80df515f9314730307ce460833d97bac]: Words in s. 44BC(5) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-e4b11fe3e412ac38f8942361aa8252ca]: Words in s. 44BC(4)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-c464ffe5910991f7b3ac4cd20a207443]: S. 44D(2A)-(2C) inserted (4.3.2024) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 207(1), 219(1); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(z61)

[^key-9db52de640e8ba27953d280f565d8270]: S. 50(2)(3) applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-9393127c7d32854e7e0e3cd615e45595]: S. 31 applied in part (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-76ba1d08582cc60e6a907795df4bbe7a]: S. 47 applied in part (with modifications) (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-6df8b8249493020ebc103391d7818bb8]: S. 32 applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-d437fdee81238091bd830a8fdcbd3f26]: S. 33 applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-7d5f6de195e181d50fa4f2de86f1f82c]: S. 33A applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-d96cf3ddb4f05a1076739eafaa8963ea]: S. 34 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-302206b5c841b3ed15564745b13693ec]: S. 36 applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-b55d6ee56ae1d06d6797b6d600302ebe]: S. 36A applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-8f9da057618c1954b4ec0806ad2b214f]: S. 37 applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-d631ba8e6a8cacf0e699f906a99caaf9]: S. 44B applied in part (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-c07c30c577233d8573d0764aaa0027ae]: S. 44BA applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-326fe26fefaec5a7a8f7b524493607d6]: S. 44BC applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-a9f15bacf471aef17a31109606227382]: S. 44C applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-14638dcadc685a52602da418e20e0d7f]: S. 44D applied in part (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-7e3c3cabd2ce4989a6c86eeb6214cd72]: S. 44E applied in part (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-5dc43b2b1af4ada4c72430c1c16c6f3b]: S. 48 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-69beee248567b6376f55d458e8313913]: S. 49 applied in part (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-57ddfee82d942c2401343026ac51d94c]: S. 85 applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-df5836e9d4a2af279f451d529f9b1ff3]: S. 35 applied (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-cce208627fe5b38c713282399e64f368]: S. 51 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-9bef01a8809e4b71e6f810942c35c409]: S. 52 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-99091b0a11484b620ac2dfd737a7dea9]: S. 53 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-a1c13612b628f460600c3d104ce68e66]: S. 55 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-90feb94d2338b50809dc5034210b507c]: Sch. 1 applied in part (with modifications) (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 25

[^key-ab7d9ebd4beaae686590f80abccc9860]: S. 49A(2)(g) inserted (1.1.2025) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1379), regs. 1(4), 24

Evidence as to solicitors in Scotland.

Information offences

Solicitor who is justice of the peace not to act in certain proceedings.

Provision of information and documents by other persons

Solicitor not to commence or defend actions while in prison.

Information offences

Non–contentious business agreements.

Powers to act on behalf of Society.

Power to require explanation of document or information

Inspection of practice bank accounts etc.

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Power to require explanation of document or information

Power to charge for costs of investigations.

Orders of Tribunal.

Saving for solicitors to public departments and City of London.

Powers to act on behalf of Society.

Redress for inadequate professional services.

Interest on clients’ money.

Information offences

Provision of information and documents by other persons

Power to charge for costs of investigations.

Administration of oaths and taking of affidavits.

Administration of oaths and taking of affidavits.

Short title, commencement and extent.

Saving for solicitors to public departments and City of London.

Remuneration of a solicitor who is a mortgagee.

Circumstances in which Council’s powers may be exercised

Circumstances in which Council’s powers may be exercised

Consequential amendments, repeals, savings, etc.

Short title, commencement and extent.

Powers to act on behalf of Society.

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Non–contentious business agreements.

Short title, commencement and extent.

Circumstances in which Council’s powers may be exercised

Non–contentious business agreements.

Powers to act on behalf of Society.

Saving for solicitors to public departments and City of London.

Short title, commencement and extent.

Circumstances in which Council’s powers may be exercised

Assessment on application of third parties.

Administration of oaths and taking of affidavits.

Consequential amendments, repeals, savings, etc.

Short title, commencement and extent.

Directions which may be given

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Assessment on application of party chargeable or solicitor.

Powers to act on behalf of Society.

Saving for solicitors to public departments and City of London.

Short title, commencement and extent.

Circumstances in which Council’s powers may be exercised

Consequential amendments, repeals, savings, etc.

Short title, commencement and extent.

Directions which may be given

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Non–contentious business agreements.

Assessment on application of party chargeable or solicitor.

Saving for solicitors to public departments and City of London.

Short title, commencement and extent.

Circumstances in which Council’s powers may be exercised

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