Legal Services Act 2007

Legal Services Act 2007 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 18 September 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.

Changes to Legislation

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Changes and effects yet to be applied to :

s. 60(9) words inserted by 2024 c. 13Sch. 30para. 31(a)
s. 60(9) words substituted by 2024 c. 13Sch. 30para. 31(b)
s. 111(2) modified by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(3) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
s. 111(2)(d) words substituted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(2)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
s. 111(3) omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(2)(c) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
s. 190(5) modified by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(5) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
s. 190(5) modified by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(5) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(ii) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
s. 190(5) word inserted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(4)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
s. 190(5) words inserted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(4) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(i) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
s. 190(5)(i) and word omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(4)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 3 para. 7 omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(6) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 3 para. 7 words inserted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(6)(a) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iii) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 3 para. 7 words inserted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(6)(b) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iii) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 5 modified by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(7)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 5 para. 7(4) modified by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(7)(d) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 5 para. 8 modified by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(7)(f) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 5 para. 5 modified by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(b) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 7(4) modified by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(d) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 8 modified by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(f) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 5 omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(7)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 5 para. 8 omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(7)(e) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 5 para. 5(3) words inserted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(a)(ii)(aa) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 7(4) words inserted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(c) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 8(3) words inserted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(e)(ii)(aa) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 7(4) words omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(7)(c)(i) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 5 para. 7(4) words omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(7)(c)(ii) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 5 para. 5(1)(b) words substituted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(a)(i) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 5(3) words substituted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(a)(ii)(bb) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 8(1)(b) words substituted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(e)(i) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 5 para. 8(3) words substituted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(7)(e)(ii)(bb) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(iv) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 18 para. 20 modified by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(8)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 18 para. 22 modified by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(8)(d) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 18 para. 20 modified by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(8)(b) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(v) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 18 para. 22 modified by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(8)(d) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(v) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 18 para. 20 omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(8)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 18 para. 22 omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(8)(c) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 18 para. 20(3) words inserted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(8)(a)(ii)(aa) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(v) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 18 para. 22(3) words inserted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(8)(c)(ii)(aa) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(v) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 18 para. 20(1) words substituted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(8)(a)(i) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(v) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 18 para. 20(3) words substituted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(8)(a)(ii)(bb) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(v) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 18 para. 22(1) words substituted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(8)(c)(i) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(v) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 18 para. 22(3) words substituted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(8)(c)(ii)(bb) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(v) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 21 para. 73 repealed by 2008 c. 4Sch. 28Pt. 8
Sch. 22 para. 15(1)(d) modified by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(9)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 22 para. 15(1)(d) modified by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(9)(b) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(vi) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))
Sch. 22 para. 15(1)(d) omitted by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(9)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 22 para. 15(1)(d) words inserted by S.I. 2019/375, Sch. para. 13(9)(a) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/695reg. 3(12)(m)(vi) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/695 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(d))

Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act associated Parts and Chapters:

Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):

s. 111(2)(c) (ca) substituted for s. 111(2)(c) by S.I. 2019/375Sch.para. 13(2)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S.I. 2019/375 revoked (24.11.2020) before it comes into force by S.I. 2020/1342, regs. 1(2), 3(c))
Sch. 12 para. 110 repealed by S.I. 2019/269Sch. 5para. 6 (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Amending words substituted immediately before IP completion day by S.I. 2020/1050, regs.1(2), 12)

Introductory Text
Part 1 The regulatory objectives
1. 1.The regulatory objectives
1. Constitution
  1. 2.The Legal Services Board
  1. 3.The Board's duty to promote the regulatory objectives etc
  2. 4.Standards of regulation, education and training
  3. 5.Corporate governance
  4. 6.Annual report
  5. 7.Supplementary powers
  1. 8.The Consumer Panel
  2. 9.Committees and the procedure of the Consumer Panel
  3. 10.Representations by the Consumer Panel
  4. 11.Advice and research functions of the Consumer Panel
  1. Reserved legal activities
    1. 12.Meaning of “reserved legal activity” and “legal activity”
    1. 13.Entitlement to carry on a reserved legal activity
    1. 14.Offence to carry on a reserved legal activity if not entitled
    2. 15.Carrying on of a reserved legal activity: employers and employees etc
    3. 16.Offence to carry on reserved legal activity through person not entitled
    4. 17.Offence to pretend to be entitled
    1. 18.Authorised persons
    2. 19.Exempt persons
    3. 20.Approved regulators and relevant approved regulators
    4. 21.Regulatory arrangements
    1. 22.Continuity of existing rights to carry on reserved legal activities
    2. 23.Transitional protection for non-commercial bodies
    1. 24.Extension of the reserved legal activities
    2. 25.Provisional designation as approved regulators and licensing authorities
    3. 26.Recommendations that activities should cease to be reserved legal activities
    1. Introductory
      1. 27.Regulatory and representative functions of approved regulators
      1. 28.Approved regulator's duty to promote the regulatory objectives etc
      1. 29.Prohibition on the Board interfering with representative functions
      2. 30.Rules relating to the exercise of regulatory functions
      1. 31.Performance targets and monitoring
      1. 32.Directions
      2. 33.Directions: procedure
      3. 34.Enforcement of directions
      1. 35.Public censure
      2. 36.Public censure: procedure
      1. 37.Financial penalties
      2. 38.Financial penalties: procedure
      3. 39.Appeals against financial penalties
      4. 40.Recovery of financial penalties
      1. 41.Intervention directions
      2. 42.Intervention directions: further provision
      3. 43.Intervention directions: enforcement
      4. 44.Revocation of intervention directions
      1. 45.Cancellation of designation as approved regulator
      2. 46.Cancellation of designation: further provision
      3. 47.The Board's power to recommend orders made under section 46
      4. 48.Cancellation of designation: powers of entry etc
      1. 49.The Board's policy statements
      2. 50.Policy statements: procedure
      1. 51.Control of practising fees charged by approved regulators
      1. 52.Regulatory conflict with approved regulators
      2. 53.Modification of provision made about regulatory conflict
      3. 54.Regulatory conflict with other regulatory regimes
      1. 55.Provision of information to the Board
      2. 56.Enforcement of notices under section 55
      1. 57.Reports by the CMA
      2. 58.The Board's response to CMA report
      3. 59.Referral of report by the Lord Chancellor .
      4. 60.Duties of the CMA
      5. 61.Lord Chancellor's power to give directions
      1. 62.The Board as an approved regulator
      2. 63.The Board's designation under section 62(1)(a)
      3. 64.Modification of the Board's functions under section 62(1)(b)
      4. 65.Cancellation of the Board's designation under section 62(1)(c)
      5. 66.The Board's power to recommend orders made under section 62
      6. 67.Effect of the Board's designation as an approved regulator
      7. 68.Regulatory conflict and the Board as approved regulator
      1. 69.Modification of the functions of approved regulators etc
      2. 70.Procedural requirements relating to recommendations under section 69
      1. Introductory
        
        71.Carrying on of activities by licensed bodies
        
        72.“Licensable body”
        
        73.Licensing authorities and relevant licensing authorities
        
        74.Designation of approved regulator as licensing authority
        
        75.Automatic cancellation of designation as licensing authority
        
        76.Cancellation of designation as licensing authority by order
        
        77.Cancellation of designation: further provision
        
        78.The Board's power to recommend orders made under section 77
        
        79.Cancellation of designation: powers of entry etc
        
        80.Functions of appellate bodies
        
        81.Procedural requirements relating to recommendations under section 80
        
        82.Licensing authority policy statement
        
        83.Licensing rules
        
        84.Application for licence
        
        85.Terms of licence
        
        86.Modification of licence
        
        87.Registers of licensed bodies
        
        88.Evidence of status
        
        89.Ownership of licensed bodies
        
        90.Duties of non-authorised persons
        
        91.Duties of Head of Legal Practice
        
        92.Duties of Head of Finance and Administration
        
        93.Information
        
        94.Enforcement of notices under section 93
        
        95.Financial penalties
        
        96.Appeals against financial penalties
        
        97.Recovery of financial penalties
        
        98.Referral of employees etc to appropriate regulator
        
        99.Disqualification
        
        100.Lists of disqualified persons
        
        101.Suspension and revocation of licence
        
        102.Intervention
        
        103.Regulatory conflict and the Board as licensing authority
        
        104.Prevention of regulatory conflict: accounts rules
        
        105.Trade union exemptions
        
        106.Power to modify application of licensing rules etc to special bodies
        
        107.Modifications under section 106: supplementary
        
        108.“Low risk body”
        
        109.Foreign bodies
        
        110.Reporting requirements relating to Part 5
        
        111.Interpretation of Part 5
        
        The Law Society’s information powers relating to economic crime
        
        111A.The Law Society’s information powers relating to economic crime
        
        111B.Enforcement of information powers relating to economic crime
        
        111C.Provision of information relating to economic crime by other persons
        
        111D.Order to confer information powers on other approved regulators
        
        111E.The Board’s power to recommend orders under section 111D
        
        Complaints procedures of authorised persons
        
        112.Complaints procedures of authorised persons
        
        113.Overview of the scheme
        
        114.The Office for Legal Complaints
        
        115.The ombudsman scheme
        
        116.General obligations
        
        117.Corporate governance
        
        118.Annual report
        
        119.Supplementary powers
        
        120.Reporting to the Board
        
        121.Performance targets and monitoring
        
        122.Appointment of the Chief Ombudsman and assistant ombudsmen
        
        123.Annual report of Chief Ombudsman
        
        124.Additional reports of Chief Ombudsman
        
        125.Jurisdiction of the ombudsman scheme
        
        126.Complaints excluded because respondent's complaints procedures not used
        
        127.Complaints excluded by scheme rules
        
        128.Parties
        
        129.Pre-commencement acts and omissions
        
        130.Orders under section 128
        
        131.Acts and omissions by employees etc
        
        132.Continuity of complaints
        
        133.Operation of the ombudsman scheme
        
        134.Delegation of an ombudsman's functions
        
        135.Notification requirements
        
        136.Charges payable by respondents
        
        137.Determination of complaints
        
        138.Limitation on value of directions under the ombudsman scheme
        
        139.Alteration of limit
        
        140.Acceptance or rejection of determination
        
        141.Enforcement by complainant of directions under section 137
        
        142.Reporting court orders made against authorised persons
        
        143.Reporting possible misconduct to approved regulators
        
        144.Duties to share information
        
        145.Duties of authorised persons to co-operate with investigations
        
        146.Reporting failures to co-operate with an investigation to approved regulators
        
        147.Information and documents
        
        148.Reporting failures to provide information or produce documents
        
        149.Enforcement of requirements to provide information or produce documents
        
        150.Reports of investigations
        
        151.Restricted information
        
        152.Disclosure of restricted information
        
        153.Data protection
        
        154.Protection from defamation claims
        
        155.Consent requirements for rules
        
        156.The Board's powers in respect of rules
        
        157.Approved regulators not to make provision for redress
        
        158.Regulatory arrangements not prohibited by section 157
        
        159.Legal Services Complaints Commissioner and Legal Services Ombudsman
        
        160.Interpretation of Part 6
        
        161.Extension of Part 6 to claims management services
        
        Guidance
        
        162.Guidance
        
        163.Voluntary arrangements
        
        164.Power to establish voluntary scheme for resolving complaints
        
        165.Procedure for making orders under section 164
        
        166.Operation of voluntary scheme
        
        167.Restricted information
        
        168.Disclosure of restricted information
        
        169.Disclosure of information to the Board
        
        170.Data protection
        
        171.Use of information
        
        172.Funding
        
        173.The levy
        
        174.The levy: supplementary provisions
        
        174A.OLC expenditure relating to claims management services
        
        175.Amounts payable into the Consolidated Fund
        
        Duties of regulated persons
        
        176.Duties of regulated persons
        
        177.The Law Society, solicitors, recognised bodies and foreign lawyers
        
        178.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal: approval of rules
        
        179.Board's power to give directions to the Tribunal
        
        180.Functions of the Tribunal
        
        181.Unqualified person not to pretend to be a barrister
        
        182.Licensed conveyancers
        
        183.Commissioners for oaths
        
        184.Trade mark attorneys
        
        185.Patent attorneys
        
        186.Immigration advisers and immigration service providers
        
        187.Claims management services
        
        188.Duties of advocates and litigators
        
        189.Employed advocates
        
        190.Legal professional privilege
        
        191.Rights of audience etc of employees of housing management bodies
        
        192.Powers of court in respect of rights of audience and conduct of litigation
        
        193.Solicitors to public departments and the City of London
        
        194.Payments in respect of pro bono representation : civil courts in England and Wales
        
        194A.Payments in respect of pro bono representation: tribunals
        
        194B.Payments in respect of pro bono representation: Supreme Court
        
        194C.Sections 194 to 194B: the prescribed charity
        
        195.Application of the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007
        
        196.Scottish legal services ombudsman: functions
        
        Offences
        
        197.Offences committed by bodies corporate and unincorporated bodies
        
        198.Local weights and measures authorities
        
        199.Protected functions of the Lord Chancellor
        
        200.Notices and directions
        
        201.Documents
        
        202.The giving of notices, directions and other documents
        
        203.The giving of notices, directions and other documents in electronic form
        
        204.Orders, regulations and rules
        
        205.Consultation requirements for rules
        
        206.Parliamentary control of orders and regulations
        
        207.Interpretation
        
        208.Minor and consequential provision etc
        
        209.Transitional and transitory provision
        
        210.Repeals
        
        211.Commencement
        
        212.Extent
        
        213.Index of defined expressions
        
        214.Short title
        
        SCHEDULE 1The Legal Services Board
        
        Membership
        
        1.(1) The Board is to consist of the following members—.
        
        2.(1) In appointing persons as ordinary members the Lord Chancellor.
        
        3.In appointing persons to be ordinary members, the Lord Chancellor.
        
        4.An ordinary member is to hold and vacate office in.
        
        5.(1) An ordinary member must be appointed for a fixed.
        
        6.If an ordinary member who is a lay person becomes.
        
        7.(1) An ordinary member may at any time—
        
        8.The chairman ceases to be chairman upon ceasing to be.
        
        9.Where a person ceases to be employed as Chief Executive.
        
        10.The chairman and other ordinary members are to be paid.
        
        11.The terms of appointment of the chairman or any other.
        
        12.If the Lord Chancellor thinks there are circumstances that make.
        
        13.The Board must appoint a person as its Chief Executive.
        
        14.The Board may appoint such other staff as it considers.
        
        15.The Chief Executive and other staff are to be—
        
        16.The terms and conditions on which the Chief Executive or.
        
        17.The Board may pay compensation for loss of employment to.
        
        18.A member of staff appointed under paragraph 14 may be.
        
        19.(1) The Board may make arrangements with such persons as.
        
        20.(1) The Board may establish committees. (2) Any committee so.
        
        21.(1) The Board may regulate its own procedure, and the.
        
        22.The validity of any act of the Board is not.
        
        23.(1) The Board may authorise— (a) the chairman, the Chief.
        
        24.The Board is not to borrow money, except—
        
        25.(1) The Board must— (a) keep proper accounts and proper.
        
        26.(1) The Board is not to be regarded—
        
        27.The application of the seal of the Board is to.
        
        28.Any contract or instrument which, if entered into or executed.
        
        29.A document purporting to be duly executed under the seal.
        
        30.(1) In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the House.
        
        31.In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of.
        
        32.In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (c.
        
        33.(1) This paragraph applies to— (a) the Board,
        
        Introduction
        
        1.This Schedule makes provision about the reserved legal activities.
        
        2.In this Schedule “the appointed day” means the day appointed.
        
        3.(1) A “right of audience” means the right to appear.
        
        4.(1) The “conduct of litigation” means— (a) the issuing of.
        
        5.(1) “Reserved instrument activities” means— (a) preparing any instrument of.
        
        6.(1) “Probate activities” means preparing any probate papers for the.
        
        7.(1) “Notarial activities” means activities which, immediately before the appointed.
        
        8.The “administration of oaths” means the exercise of the powers.
        
        Rights of audience
        
        1.(1) This paragraph applies to determine whether a person is.
        
        2.(1) This paragraph applies to determine whether a person is.
        
        3.(1) This paragraph applies to determine whether a person is.
        
        4.(1) This paragraph applies to determine whether a person is.
        
        5.(1) This paragraph applies to determine whether a person is.
        
        6.(1) This paragraph applies to determine whether a person is.
        
        7.A European lawyer (within the meaning of the European Communities.
        
        8.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a person (“P”) carries.
        
        9.(1) The Lord Chancellor may, by order, amend this Schedule.
        
        Part 1 Existing regulators
        
        1.(1) Each body listed in the first column of the.
        
        2.(1) The regulatory arrangements of a listed body, as they.
        
        Application to the Board
        
        3.(1) This paragraph applies where a body wishes to authorise.
        
        4.(1) The Board may refuse to consider, or to continue.
        
        5.(1) The Board must give each of the persons listed.
        
        6.(1) The CMA must give the Board such advice as.
        
        7.(1) The Consumer Panel must give the Board such advice.
        
        8.A selected consultee may give the Board such advice as.
        
        9.(1) The Board must give the Lord Chief Justice—
        
        10.A person (“the consultee”) to whom a copy of the.
        
        11.(1) The Board must give the applicant a copy of.
        
        12.(1) The Board must, as soon as practicable after the.
        
        13.(1) The Board must make rules specifying how it will.
        
        14.(1) After considering— (a) the application and accompanying material,
        
        15.(1) Where an application is made under this Part, the.
        
        16.(1) This paragraph applies where an application is granted in.
        
        17.(1) Where a recommendation is made to the Lord Chancellor.
        
        18.(1) Where an order is made by the Lord Chancellor.
        
        Requirement for approval
        
        19.(1) If an alteration is made of the regulatory arrangements.
        
        20.(1) An application by an approved regulator for the Board.
        
        21.(1) Where the Board has received an application under paragraph.
        
        22.(1) Where the Board has given the approved regulator a.
        
        23.(1) The Board must give the approved regulator a copy.
        
        24.(1) The Board must, as soon as practicable after the.
        
        25.(1) After considering— (a) the application and any accompanying material.
        
        26.(1) This paragraph applies where the Board gives an approved.
        
        27.(1) Where an application is granted under paragraph 21(1)(a) or.
        
        Part 1 Continuity of rights
        
        Rights of audience and conduct of litigation
        
        1.(1) For the purposes of section 18 (authorised persons), in.
        
        2.(1) For the purposes of section 18, in the case.
        
        2A.(1) This paragraph applies to a person who, immediately before.
        
        The transitional period
        
        3.(1) In this Part of this Schedule references to “the.
        
        4.(1) During the transitional period, every barrister is deemed to.
        
        5.(1) During the transitional period, every registered European lawyer registered.
        
        6.During the transitional period members of the Bar not in.
        
        7.(1) During the transitional period— (a) every qualified solicitor,
        
        8.(1) During the transitional period, every registered European lawyer registered.
        
        9.(1) During the transitional period, solicitors are to continue to.
        
        10.(1) During the transitional period, a person authorised by the.
        
        11.(1) During the transitional period every individual who holds a.
        
        12.(1) During the transitional period, every duly certificated notary is.
        
        13.(1) During the transitional period, a person (“P”) is an.
        
        14.(1) During the transitional period, every registered patent attorney is.
        
        15.(1) During the transitional period registered patent attorneys are to.
        
        16.(1) During the transitional period, every registered trade mark attorney.
        
        17.(1) During the transitional period, every authorised member of the.
        
        18.(1) During the transitional period, a person (“P”) is an.
        
        19.In this Schedule— “the appointed day” means the day appointed.
        
        Introductory
        
        1.In this Schedule, in relation to an activity— “section 24.
        
        2.(1) A person may— (a) request the Board to hold.
        
        3.(1) This paragraph applies where the Board receives a request.
        
        4.(1) The Board may— (a) where it receives a request.
        
        5.(1) Before determining whether it is appropriate to hold a.
        
        6.(1) Before determining whether it is appropriate to hold a.
        
        7.(1) The Board must consider, and publish, any advice given.
        
        8.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a request has been.
        
        9.(1) This paragraph applies where the Board has decided, following.
        
        10.(1) This paragraph applies where the Board has given notice.
        
        11.(1) “The investigation period” means the period of 12 months.
        
        12.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of investigations under.
        
        13.(1) The Board may make rules governing the making to.
        
        14.(1) For the purpose of making a decision under paragraph.
        
        15.The Board must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consider—.
        
        16.(1) After complying with paragraph 15, the Board must decide—.
        
        17.(1) “The final reporting period” means the period of 3.
        
        18.The Board may pay such costs of a person as.
        
        Introductory
        
        1.This Schedule applies where the Board proposes giving a direction.
        
        2.(1) The Board must give the approved regulator a notice.
        
        3.(1) After complying with paragraph 2, the Board must give.
        
        4.The Lord Chancellor must give the Board such advice as.
        
        5.(1) The CMA must give the Board such advice as.
        
        6.(1) The Consumer Panel must give the Board such advice.
        
        7.A selected consultee may give the Board such advice as.
        
        8.(1) The Board must give the Lord Chief Justice—
        
        9.A person (“the consultee”) to whom a copy of the.
        
        10.(1) The Board must give the approved regulator a copy.
        
        11.(1) The Board must, as soon as practicable after the.
        
        12.(1) After considering— (a) any advice duly given under paragraphs.
        
        Part 1 Giving intervention directions
        
        Introductory
        
        1.(1) This Part of this Schedule applies where the Board.
        
        2.(1) The Board must give the approved regulator a notice.
        
        3.(1) After complying with paragraph 2, the Board must give.
        
        4.The Lord Chancellor must give the Board such advice as.
        
        5.(1) The CMA must give the Board such advice as.
        
        6.(1) The Consumer Panel must give the Board such advice.
        
        7.A selected consultee may give the Board such advice as.
        
        8.(1) The Board must give the Lord Chief Justice—
        
        9.A person (“the consultee”) to whom a copy of the.
        
        10.(1) The Board must— (a) give the approved regulator a.
        
        11.(1) Nothing in paragraph 10 operates— (a) to prevent a.
        
        12.(1) After considering— (a) any advice duly given under paragraphs.
        
        Introductory
        
        13.(1) Where an intervention direction has effect in respect of.
        
        14.(1) Where the Board has received an application under paragraph.
        
        15.The Lord Chancellor must give the Board such advice as.
        
        16.(1) The CMA must give the Board such advice as.
        
        17.(1) The Consumer Panel must give the Board such advice.
        
        18.A selected consultee may give the Board such advice as.
        
        19.(1) The Board must give the Lord Chief Justice—
        
        20.A person to whom a copy of the application or.
        
        21.(1) The Board must— (a) give the approved regulator a.
        
        22.(1) Nothing in paragraph 21 operates— (a) to prevent a.
        
        23.(1) After considering— (a) in a case within paragraph 13(1)(a).
        
        Introductory
        
        1.This Schedule applies where the Board considers that it may.
        
        2.(1) The Board must give the approved regulator a notice.
        
        3.(1) After complying with paragraph 2, the Board must give.
        
        4.(1) The CMA must give the Board such advice as.
        
        5.(1) The Consumer Panel must give the Board such advice.
        
        6.A selected consultee may give the Board such advice as.
        
        7.(1) The Board must give the Lord Chief Justice—
        
        8.A person (“the consultee”) to whom a copy of the.
        
        9.(1) The Board must— (a) give the approved regulator a.
        
        10.(1) Nothing in paragraph 9 operates— (a) to prevent a.
        
        11.(1) After considering— (a) any advice duly given under paragraphs.
        
        Part 1 Designation of approved regulators by order
        
        Application to the Board
        
        1.(1) This paragraph applies where a body wishes to become.
        
        2.(1) The Board may refuse to consider, or to continue.
        
        3.(1) The Board must give each of the persons listed.
        
        4.(1) The CMA must give the Board such advice as.
        
        5.(1) The Consumer Panel must give the Board such advice.
        
        6.A selected consultee may give the Board such advice as.
        
        7.(1) The Board must give the Lord Chief Justice—
        
        8.A person (“the consultee”) to whom a copy of the.
        
        9.(1) The Board must give the applicant a copy of.
        
        10.(1) The Board must, as soon as practicable after the.
        
        11.(1) The Board must make rules specifying how it will.
        
        12.(1) After considering— (a) the application and accompanying material,
        
        13.(1) Where an application is made under this Part, the.
        
        14.(1) This paragraph applies where an application is granted in.
        
        15.(1) Where a recommendation is made to the Lord Chancellor.
        
        16.(1) Where an order is made by the Lord Chancellor.
        
        Introductory
        
        17.This Part of this Schedule applies where the Board considers.
        
        18.(1) The Board must give the licensing authority a notice.
        
        19.(1) After complying with paragraph 18, the Board must give.
        
        20.(1) The CMA must give the Board such advice as.
        
        21.(1) The Consumer Panel must give the Board such advice.
        
        22.A selected consultee may give the Board such advice as.
        
        23.(1) The Board must give the Lord Chief Justice—
        
        24.A person (“the consultee”) to whom a copy of the.
        
        25.(1) The Board must— (a) give the licensing authority a.
        
        26.(1) Nothing in paragraph 25 operates— (a) to prevent a.
        
        27.(1) After considering— (a) any advice duly given under paragraphs.
        
        Part 1 Licensing procedure
        
        Applications for licences
        
        1.(1) Licensing rules must make provision about the form and.
        
        2.(1) Licensing rules must make the following provision about the.
        
        3.Licensing rules must make provision for review by the licensing.
        
        4.(1) The licensing rules may make provision—
        
        5.(1) Licensing rules may make provision about the effect, on.
        
        6.(1) Licensing rules must make provision about the form and.
        
        7.(1) Licensing rules must make provision about the form and.
        
        8.(1) Licensing rules must make the following provision in relation.
        
        Management
        
        9.(1) Licensing rules must require a licensed body to comply.
        
        10.(1) Licensing rules may make further provision as to—
        
        11.(1) Licensing rules must include the following requirements.
        
        12.(1) Licensing rules must make provision— (a) about the procedures.
        
        13.(1) Licensing rules must include the following requirements.
        
        14.(1) Licensing rules must make provision— (a) about the procedures.
        
        Practising address
        
        15.(1) Licensing rules must require a licensed body, other than.
        
        16.Licensing rules must provide that a licensed body may carry.
        
        17.(1) Licensing rules must include the following provision.
        
        18.(1) Licensing rules must include the following requirement.
        
        19.(1) For the purpose of giving effect to indemnification arrangements.
        
        20.(1) The licensing rules must make provision as to the.
        
        Fees
        
        21.(1) The licensing rules must require licensed bodies to pay.
        
        22.The licensing rules must make provision as to—
        
        23.(1) Licensing rules must make provision as to the criteria.
        
        24.(1) Licensing rules must make the following provision.
        
        25.Licensing rules may make provision about other circumstances in which.
        
        26.(1) Licensing rules must make provision about the criteria and.
        
        Application to Board
        
        1.(1) A licensable body may apply to the Board for.
        
        2.(1) On an application under paragraph 1 the Board must.
        
        3.(1) A licensable body may apply to each competent licensing.
        
        4.In this Schedule references to the Board, unless otherwise stated.
        
        5.“Competent licensing authority”, in relation to a licensable body, means.
        
        6.(1) “Potentially competent licensing authority”, in relation to a licensable.
        
        7.(1) “Suitable regulatory arrangements”, in relation to a licensable body.
        
        Part 1 Introductory
        
        Restricted interests subject to approval
        
        1.(1) The holding by a non-authorised person of a restricted.
        
        2.(1) “Restricted interest” means each of the following—
        
        3.(1) For the purposes of this Part of this Act.
        
        4.(1) For the purposes of this Schedule, a person holds.
        
        5.(1) For the purposes of this Schedule “associate”, in relation.
        
        6.(1) For the purposes of this Schedule, the approval requirements.
        
        7.(1) This paragraph applies if a person (“P”) holds a.
        
        8.In this Schedule “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made by.
        
        9.The Lord Chancellor may, on the recommendation of the Board.
        
        Requirement to identify non-authorised persons
        
        10.(1) Where a body applies to a licensing authority for.
        
        11.(1) It is an offence for a person to fail.
        
        12.(1) This paragraph applies if a person under a duty.
        
        13.(1) Where an applicant for a licence identifies a non-authorised.
        
        14.(1) A licensing authority may require a non-authorised person identified.
        
        15.(1) This paragraph applies where an applicant for a licence.
        
        16.(1) If the licensing authority is satisfied that the approval.
        
        17.(1) If the licensing authority is not satisfied that the.
        
        18.(1) The investor and the applicant may before the end.
        
        19.(1) If the licensing authority is not satisfied that the.
        
        20.(1) The investor and the applicant may before the end.
        
        Powers of licensing authority in relation to change of interests
        
        Continuing notification requirements
        
        21.(1) This paragraph applies where a non-authorised person (“the investor”)—.
        
        22.(1) It is an offence for a person to fail.
        
        23.(1) This paragraph applies if a person under the duty.
        
        24.(1) It is an offence for a non-authorised person, who.
        
        25.(1) The relevant licensing authority must— (a) following receipt of.
        
        26.(1) A licensing authority may require the investor to provide.
        
        27.(1) If the licensing authority is satisfied that the approval.
        
        28.(1) If the licensing authority is not satisfied that the.
        
        29.(1) The investor and the licensed body may before the.
        
        30.In a case within paragraph 21(1)(a), the licensing authority's approval.
        
        31.(1) If the licensing authority is not satisfied that the.
        
        32.(1) The investor and the licensed body may before the.
        
        Imposition of conditions (or further conditions) on existing restricted interest
        
        33.(1) The relevant licensing authority may impose conditions (or further.
        
        34.(1) The person and the licensed body may before the.
        
        35.(1) A person whose holding of a restricted interest in.
        
        36.(1) The relevant licensing authority may object to a person's.
        
        37.(1) The person and the licensed body may before the.
        
        Power to impose share limit, voting limit etc
        
        38.(1) Licensing rules may provide that— (a) a non-authorised person.
        
        39.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to a licensed body.
        
        40.(1) This paragraph applies if a person under the duty.
        
        Divestiture
        
        The divestiture condition
        
        41.(1) The divestiture condition is satisfied in relation to a.
        
        42.(1) If the relevant licensing rules make the provision mentioned.
        
        43.(1) If the divestiture condition is satisfied in relation to.
        
        44.(1) A restriction notice is a notice directing that such.
        
        45.(1) If the divestiture condition is satisfied by virtue of.
        
        Enforcement of conditions
        
        46.(1) If a person holds a restricted interest in a.
        
        Duty to notify Board of decisions under this Schedule
        
        47.(1) The relevant licensing authority must notify the Board where—.
        
        48.(1) A licensing authority must notify the Board where under.
        
        49.(1) This paragraph applies if the relevant licensing rules make.
        
        50.(1) The person concerned and the licensed body may before.
        
        51.(1) The Board must keep a list of the persons.
        
        Introductory
        
        1.(1) This Schedule applies— (a) where, in relation to a.
        
        2.(1) The licensing authority may apply to the High Court.
        
        3.(1) The sums of money to which this paragraph applies.
        
        4.(1) Any rights to which this paragraph applies shall vest.
        
        5.(1) If the licensing authority takes possession of any sum.
        
        6.(1) The licensing authority may make rules governing its treatment.
        
        7.(1) The licensing authority may apply to the High Court.
        
        8.(1) The licensing authority may give notice to the licensed.
        
        9.(1) The High Court may, on the application of the.
        
        10.(1) This paragraph applies where the licensing authority takes possession.
        
        11.(1) The High Court, on the application of the licensing.
        
        12.(1) The licensing authority may apply to the High Court.
        
        13.(1) The licensing authority may take copies of or extracts.
        
        14.(1) If the licensed body is a trustee of any.
        
        15.The powers conferred by this Schedule in relation to sums.
        
        16.The licensing authority may do all things which are reasonably.
        
        17.(1) Any costs incurred by the licensing authority for the.
        
        18.(1) The High Court, on the application of the licensing.
        
        Membership
        
        1.(1) The OLC is to consist of the following members—.
        
        2.(1) In appointing members of the OLC, the Board must.
        
        3.(1) An ombudsman may be a member (but not chairman).
        
        4.In appointing members of the OLC, the Board must have.
        
        5.A member of the OLC is to hold and vacate.
        
        6.(1) A member of the OLC must be appointed for.
        
        7.If a member of the OLC who is a lay.
        
        8.(1) A member may at any time—
        
        9.The chairman ceases to be chairman upon ceasing to be.
        
        10.The chairman and other members of the OLC are to.
        
        11.The terms of appointment of the chairman or any other.
        
        12.If the Board thinks there are circumstances that make it.
        
        13.The OLC may appoint such staff as it considers appropriate.
        
        14.Staff appointed under paragraph 13 are to be—
        
        15.A member of staff appointed under paragraph 13 may be.
        
        16.The terms and conditions on which an ombudsman, or any.
        
        17.The OLC may pay compensation for loss of employment to.
        
        18.(1) The OLC may make arrangements with such persons as.
        
        19.(1) The OLC may establish committees. (2) Any committee so.
        
        20.(1) The OLC may regulate its own procedure, and the.
        
        21.The validity of any act of the OLC is not.
        
        22.(1) The OLC may authorise— (a) the chairman or any.
        
        23.(1) The OLC must, before the start of each financial.
        
        24.(1) During the initial 5 year period, the OLC must.
        
        25.(1) The OLC must not borrow money, except—
        
        26.(1) The OLC must— (a) keep proper accounts and proper.
        
        27.(1) The OLC is not to be regarded—
        
        28.The application of the seal of the OLC is to.
        
        29.Any contract or instrument which, if entered into or executed.
        
        30.A document purporting to be duly executed under the seal.
        
        31.(1) In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the House.
        
        32.In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of.
        
        33.In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (c.
        
        34.(1) This paragraph applies to— (a) the OLC,
        
        Part 1 The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)
        
        1.The Solicitors Act 1974 is amended in accordance with this.
        
        2.In section 1A (practising certificates: employed solicitors)—
        
        3.The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)
        
        4.In section 2 (training regulations)— (a) in subsection (1) omit.
        
        5.In section 3 (admission as solicitor), in subsection (2)—
        
        6.In section 6 (keeping of the roll) omit subsections (2).
        
        7.In section 7 (entry of name and restoration of name.
        
        8.(1) Section 8 (removal or restoration of name at solicitor's.
        
        9.For sections 9 and 10 (applications for and issue of.
        
        10.After section 10 (as inserted by paragraph 9) insert— Register.
        
        11.For section 11 (fee payable on issue of practising certificate).
        
        12.Omit section 12 (discretion of Society with respect to issue.
        
        13.Omit section 12A (additional fee payable by certain solicitors on.
        
        14.For section 13 (appeals in connection with issue of practising.
        
        15.The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)
        
        16.(1) Section 13A (imposition of conditions while practising certificates are.
        
        17.In section 13B (suspension of practising certificates where solicitors convicted.
        
        18.Omit section 14 (commencement, expiry and replacement of practising certificates).
        
        19.In section 15 (suspension of practising certificates), in subsection (1A)—.
        
        20.(1) Section 16 (duration of suspension of practising certificates) is.
        
        21.In section 17 (publicity in relation to suspension of practising.
        
        22.The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)
        
        23.For section 18 (evidence as to holding of practising certificates).
        
        24.Omit section 19 (rights of practising and rights of audience).
        
        25.For section 20 (unqualified person not to act as solicitor).
        
        26.Omit— (a) sections 22 and 22A (unqualified person not to.
        
        27.In section 24 (application of penal provisions to body corporate).
        
        28.In section 26 (time limit for commencement of certain proceedings).
        
        29.Omit section 27 (saving for persons authorised to conduct legal.
        
        30.(1) Section 28 (regulations) is amended as follows.
        
        31.(1) Section 31 (rules as to professional practice, conduct and.
        
        32.(1) Section 32 (accounts rules and trust accounts rules) is.
        
        33.(1) Section 33 (interest on clients' money) is amended as.
        
        34.(1) Section 33A (inspection of practice bank accounts etc) is.
        
        35.(1) Section 34 (accountants' reports) is amended as follows.
        
        36.After section 34 insert— Sole solicitors Employees of solicitors (1) Rules made by the Society may provide for any.
        
        37.For section 36 (compensation fund) substitute— Compensation grants (1) The Society may make rules concerning the grant of.
        
        38.In section 37 (professional indemnity)— (a) in subsection (1) for.
        
        39.Omit section 37A (redress for inadequate professional services).
        
        40.Omit section 40 (solicitor not to commence or defend actions.
        
        41.(1) Section 41 (employment by solicitor of person struck off.
        
        42.(1) Section 43 (control of solicitors' employees and consultants) is.
        
        43.In section 44 (offences in connection with orders under section.
        
        44.For section 44B (examination of files) substitute— Provision of information.
        
        45.For section 44C (payment of costs of investigations) substitute— Power.
        
        46.After that section insert— Disciplinary powers of the Society Disciplinary.
        
        47.(1) Section 46 (solicitors disciplinary tribunal) is amended as follows.
        
        48.After that section insert— Funding of the Tribunal (1) The Tribunal must submit to the Society in respect.
        
        49.In section 47 (jurisdiction and powers of Tribunal)—
        
        50.In section 48 (orders of Tribunal)— (a) in subsection (2)(b)—.
        
        51.(1) Section 49 (appeals from Tribunal) is amended as follows.
        
        52.After that section insert— Appeals to the Tribunal instead of.
        
        53.In section 54 (restrictions on powers to strike names off.
        
        54.(1) Section 56 (orders as to remuneration for non-contentious business).
        
        55.In section 57 (non-contentious business agreements)— (a) in subsection (2).
        
        56.In section 60 (effect of contentious business agreements)—
        
        57.In section 61 (enforcement of contentious business agreements)—
        
        58.In section 62 (contentious business agreements by certain representatives)—
        
        59.In section 63 (effect on contentious business agreement of death.
        
        60.In section 64 (form of bill of costs for contentious.
        
        61.In section 65 (security for costs and termination of retainer).
        
        62.In section 66 (taxations with respect to contentious business)—
        
        63.In section 67 (inclusion of disbursements in bill of costs).
        
        64.(1) Section 69 (action to recover solicitor's costs) is amended.
        
        65.In section 70 (taxation on application of party chargeable or.
        
        66.In section 71 (taxation on application of third parties)—
        
        67.In section 72 (supplementary provisions as to taxations)—
        
        68.In section 73 (charging orders), in subsection (1)—
        
        69.In section 74 (special provisions as to contentious business done.
        
        70.Omit the following provisions— section 76 (non-practising solicitors eligible for.
        
        71.For section 79 (committees and sub-committees of the Council) substitute—.
        
        72.In section 80 (powers to act on behalf of Society)—.
        
        73.Omit sections 81 and 81A (administration of oaths and taking.
        
        74.Before section 87 (interpretation) insert— Rules (1) Rules made by the Society under this Act may.
        
        75.In section 87(1) (interpretation)— (a) in the definition of “client.
        
        76.In section 89 (consequential amendments etc.), omit subsection (7).
        
        77.(1) Schedule 1 (intervention in solicitor's practice) is amended as.
        
        78.Omit Schedule 1A (inadequate professional services).
        
        79.Omit Schedule 2 (the compensation fund).
        
        80.The Administration of Justice Act 1985 is amended in accordance.
        
        81.(1) Section 9 (incorporated practices) is amended as follows.
        
        82.After that section insert— Legal services bodies (1) For the purposes of section 9, a “legal services.
        
        83.(1) Section 10 (penalty for pretending to be a body.
        
        84.(1) Section 43 (jurisdiction and powers of Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
        
        85.In the title of Schedule 2, for “Incorporated practices” substitute.
        
        86.In paragraph 1 of that Schedule (interpretation)—
        
        87.For paragraph 2 of that Schedule (appeal against refusal of.
        
        88.For paragraph 3 of that Schedule (accounts rules) substitute— (1) This paragraph applies where rules made under section 32(1).
        
        89.In paragraph 4 of that Schedule (interest on clients' money)—.
        
        90.After that paragraph insert— Where rules made under section 32 of the 1974 Act.
        
        91.For paragraph 4A of that Schedule (inspection of bank accounts).
        
        92.For paragraph 5 of that Schedule (accountants' reports) substitute— Where rules made under section 34 of the 1974 Act.
        
        93.After that paragraph insert— Where rules made under section 34 of the 1974 Act.
        
        94.For paragraph 6 of that Schedule (compensation fund) substitute— (1) Section 36 of the 1974 Act applies in relation.
        
        95.In paragraph 7 of that Schedule (solicitor who is justice.
        
        96.In paragraph 9 of that Schedule (restriction on employment of.
        
        97.In paragraph 10 of that Schedule (failure to disclose striking.
        
        98.Omit paragraph 11 of that Schedule (control of employment of.
        
        99.Omit paragraph 12 of that Schedule (offences in connection with.
        
        100.Omit paragraph 13 of that Schedule (redress for inadequate professional.
        
        101.For paragraph 14 of that Schedule (examination of files) substitute—.
        
        102.For paragraph 14A of that Schedule (payment of costs of.
        
        103.After that paragraph insert— Disciplinary powers of the Society (1) This paragraph applies where the Society is satisfied that.
        
        104.In paragraph 16 of that Schedule (complaints to Tribunal with.
        
        105.In paragraph 17 of that Schedule (procedure on applications and.
        
        106.In paragraph 18 of that Schedule (powers of Tribunal with.
        
        107.After that paragraph insert— (1) Where, on the hearing of any complaint made to.
        
        108.In paragraph 20 of that Schedule (powers of Tribunal in.
        
        109.In paragraph 21 of that Schedule (revocation of recognition by.
        
        110.In paragraph 23 (orders as to remuneration for non-contentious business)—.
        
        111.For paragraph 24 of that Schedule (effect of contentious business.
        
        112.In paragraph 25 of that Schedule (effect of supervening incapacity.
        
        113.In paragraph 26 of that Schedule (taxations with respect to.
        
        114.In paragraph 28 (power of court to order recognised body.
        
        115.For paragraph 29 of that Schedule (actions to recover costs).
        
        116.In paragraph 30 (power of Society to inspect files relating.
        
        117.In paragraph 31 of that Schedule (bank accounts)—
        
        118.After that paragraph insert— Where rules made under section 32(1) of the 1974 Act.
        
        119.(1) Paragraph 32 of that Schedule (intervention by Society) is.
        
        120.For paragraph 33 of that Schedule (further grounds for intervention)—.
        
        121.In paragraph 34 of that Schedule (powers of intervention on.
        
        122.In paragraph 35 of that Schedule (provision relating to the.
        
        123.In paragraph 36 of that Schedule (privilege from disclosure etc)—.
        
        124.The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 is amended in.
        
        125.In section 89 (foreign lawyers: recognised bodies and partnerships with.
        
        126.Schedule 14 to that Act (foreign lawyers: partnerships and recognised.
        
        127.In paragraph 1 (interpretation) omit the definitions of “the Council”.
        
        128.In paragraph 2 (application for registration)— (a) for “Council” in.
        
        129.After paragraph 2 insert— (1) The Society may direct that a foreign lawyer's registration.
        
        130.In paragraph 3 (duration of registration) in sub-paragraphs (2) and.
        
        131.In paragraph 5 (intervention in practices)— (a) in sub-paragraph (3)(a).
        
        132.For paragraph 6 (compensation fund) substitute— Section 36 of the 1974 Act applies in relation to.
        
        133.For paragraph 7 (contributions to fund) substitute— Section 36A(2) and (3) of the 1974 Act applies in.
        
        134.For paragraph 8 (accountants' reports) substitute — Section 34 of the Act of 1974 applies in relation.
        
        135.In paragraph 14 (appeal against conditions or refusals)—
        
        136.In paragraph 15 (jurisdiction and powers of disciplinary tribunal)—
        
        137.In paragraph 16(2) (foreign lawyers assisting Tribunal) for “Master of.
        
        138.In paragraph 17 (appeals from Tribunal)— (a) in sub-paragraph (1).
        
        Part 1 Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61)
        
        1.Part 2 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985 (licensed.
        
        2.In section 11 (provision of conveyancing services by licensed conveyancers)—.
        
        3.In section 12 (establishment of the Council), omit subsection (2).
        
        4.(1) Section 15 (issue of licences by Council) is amended.
        
        5.(1) Section 16 (conditional licences) is amended as follows.
        
        6.After section 16 insert— Additional fee payable by certain persons.
        
        7.(1) Section 17 (imposition of conditions during currency of licence).
        
        8.After section 17 insert— Variation of conditions (1) This section applies where a licensed conveyancer's licence has.
        
        9.In section 18 (suspension or termination of licences), after subsection.
        
        10.In section 20 (rules as to professional practice, conduct and.
        
        11.In section 22 (keeping of accounts and establishment of client.
        
        12.(1) Section 24 (preliminary investigation of disciplinary cases) is amended.
        
        13.After section 24 insert— Determination of allegations by Investigating Committee.
        
        14.In section 25 (the Discipline and Appeals Committee), in subsection.
        
        15.(1) Section 26 (proceedings in disciplinary cases) is amended as.
        
        16.In section 27 (removal of disqualification from holding a licence).
        
        17.In section 28 (revocation of licence on grounds of fraud.
        
        18.In section 29 (appeals from decisions of Council in relation.
        
        19.(1) Section 31 (application of Schedule 5) is amended as.
        
        20.(1) Section 32 (provision of conveyancing services by recognised bodies).
        
        21.After section 32 (provision of conveyancing by recognised bodies) insert—.
        
        22.For section 33 (legal professional privilege), substitute— Legal professional privilege.
        
        23.After that section insert— Administration of oaths by licensed conveyancers.
        
        24.In section 34 (modification of existing enactments relating to conveyancing.
        
        25.In section 35 (penalty for pretending to be a licensed.
        
        26.In section 36 (offences by bodies corporate)—
        
        27.In section 38 (rules)— (a) omit subsection (1), and
        
        28.In section 39(1) (interpretation of Part 2)—
        
        29.(1) Schedule 3 (Council for Licensed Conveyancers: supplementary provisions) is.
        
        30.(1) Schedule 4 (the Discipline and Appeals Committee: supplementary provisions).
        
        31.(1) Schedule 5 (intervention in licensed conveyancer's practice) is amended.
        
        32.(1) Schedule 6 (bodies recognised under section 32: supplementary provisions).
        
        33.The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 is amended in.
        
        34.(1) Section 53 (the Council for Licensed Conveyancers) is amended.
        
        35.(1) Schedule 8 (licensed conveyancers) is amended as follows.
        
        Part 1 Qualifying regulators
        
        Designation orders
        
        1.In this Part of this Schedule “designation order” means an.
        
        2.Each of the following bodies is a qualifying regulator for.
        
        3.(1) This paragraph applies where a body wishes to become.
        
        4.Paragraphs 4 to 12 of Schedule 4 (consultation requirements etc.
        
        5.(1) The Board must make rules specifying how it will.
        
        6.(1) After considering— (a) the application and accompanying material,
        
        7.(1) Where an application is granted under paragraph 6, the.
        
        8.(1) Where a qualifying regulator— (a) ceases to be an.
        
        9.The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 is amended in accordance.
        
        10.In section 82(1) (interpretation of Part 5), after the definition.
        
        11.In section 83 (the Immigration Services Commissioner), after subsection (6).
        
        12.(1) Section 84 (provision of immigration services) is amended as.
        
        13.(1) Section 86 (designated professional bodies) is amended as follows.
        
        14.After section 86 insert— Designated qualifying regulators (1) “Designated qualifying regulator” means a body which is a.
        
        15.(1) Section 90 (orders by disciplinary bodies) is amended as.
        
        16.In section 166(4) (orders requiring approval by Parliament), after paragraph.
        
        17.(1) Schedule 5 (the Immigration Services Commissioner) is amended as.
        
        The transitional period
        
        18.(1) In this Part of this Schedule references to “the.
        
        19.(1) During the transitional period, every barrister is deemed to.
        
        20.(1) During the transitional period, every registered European lawyer registered.
        
        21.(1) During the transitional period, each of the following is.
        
        22.(1) During the transitional period, every registered European lawyer registered.
        
        23.(1) During the transitional period, a person who is authorised.
        
        .The Compensation Act 2006 (c. 29) is amended in accordance.
        
        (1) Section 4 (provision of regulated claims management services) is.
        
        (1) Section 5 (the Regulator) is amended as follows.
        
        In section 6 (exemptions) after subsection (3) insert—
        
        (1) Section 7 (enforcement: offence) is amended as follows.
        
        (1) Section 8 (enforcement: the Regulator) is amended as follows.
        
        In section 9 (regulations), after subsection (2) insert—
        
        (1) Section 11 (pretending to be authorised etc ) is.
        
        In section 13 (appeals and references to Claims Management Services.
        
        In section 14 (interpretation), in the definition of “the Regulator”.
        
        (1) The Schedule (claims management regulations) is amended as follows.
        
        Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 46)
        
        1.(1) The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 is amended as follows.
        
        2.In the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990, omit.
        
        Public Notaries Act 1801 (c. 79)
        
        1.The Public Notaries Act 1801 is amended in accordance with.
        
        2.In section 1 (no person to be created to act.
        
        3.In section 14 (Act not to extend to certain persons).
        
        4.The Public Notaries Act 1843 is amended in accordance with.
        
        5.After section 7 insert— Effect of admission or grant of.
        
        6.In section 8 (Master of Faculties may issue commissions to.
        
        7.Omit section 10 (offence of practising as notary without authorisation).
        
        8.The Bills of Exchange Act 1882 is amended in accordance.
        
        9.In section 51 (noting or protest of bill), after subsection.
        
        10.In section 94 (protest when notary not accessible)—
        
        11.The Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889 is amended in accordance.
        
        12.In section 1(3) (powers of commissioners for oaths) omit from.
        
        13.In section 6 (powers as to oaths and notarial acts.
        
        14.In section 3 of the Benefices Act 1898 (appeal against.
        
        15.The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 is amended in.
        
        16.In section 37(1) (power to clear court while child or.
        
        17.In section 43 (admission of deposition in evidence), for “counsel.
        
        18.In section 47(2)(b) (procedure in youth courts), for “solicitors and.
        
        19.In section 49(11) (restrictions on reports of proceedings), omit the.
        
        20.In section 107 (interpretation), after the definition of “legal guardian”.
        
        21.In section 115 of the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act.
        
        22.In section 1 of the Accommodation Agencies Act 1953 (illegal.
        
        23.In section 3 of the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 (legal.
        
        24.In section 4 of the Horserace Betting Levy Act 1969.
        
        25.In section 20B of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (restrictions.
        
        26.In section 3 of the Powers of Attorney Act 1971.
        
        27.In section 9(7) of the Poisons Act 1972 (right to.
        
        28.In section 223 of the Local Government Act 1972 (appearance.
        
        29.In section 6 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (attempts.
        
        30.In section 29 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 (powers.
        
        31.In section 146 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (exceptions.
        
        32.In section 77 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (validity.
        
        33.The Bail Act 1976 is amended in accordance with paragraphs.
        
        34.In section 3 (general provisions), in subsection (6)(e) for “an.
        
        35.In section 5 (supplementary provisions about decisions on bail)—
        
        36.The Race Relations Act 1976 is amended in accordance with.
        
        37.In section 67A (national security: procedure), in subsection (3)(a) for.
        
        38.In section 72 (validity and revision of contracts), in subsection.
        
        39.. . . . . . . . . .
        
        40.In section 102 of the Patents Act 1977 (rights of.
        
        41.In section 11 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 (powers.
        
        42.The Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 is amended in accordance with.
        
        43.In section 144 (rule committee and rules of procedure)—
        
        44.In section 150 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition.
        
        45.The Supreme Court Act 1981 is amended in accordance with.
        
        46.In section 86 (Crown Court Rule Committee)—
        
        47.In section 90(3B) (conduct of proceedings by Official Solicitor) for.
        
        48.The Representation of the People Act 1983 is amended in.
        
        49.In section 86 (authorised excuses for failures as to return.
        
        50.In section 156 (costs of trying election petition)—
        
        51.In section 162 (member of legal and certain other professions)—.
        
        52.In section 181 (Director of Public Prosecutions)—
        
        53.The Mental Health Act 1983 is amended in accordance with.
        
        54.In section 35 (remand to hospital for report on accused's.
        
        55.In section 36 (removal of accused person to hospital for.
        
        56.In section 38 (interim hospital orders), in subsection (2) for.
        
        57.In section 52 (further provisions as to persons remanded by.
        
        58.In section 54 (requirements as to medical evidence), in subsection.
        
        59.In section 55 (interpretation of Part 3), in subsection (1).
        
        60.In section 78 (procedure of Mental Health Review Tribunals), in.
        
        61.In section 147 of the County Courts Act 1984 (interpretation).
        
        62.In section 219 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (power.
        
        63.In Schedule 15D of the Companies Act 1985 (disclosures)—
        
        64.In section 15 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985.
        
        65.The Administration of Justice Act 1985 is amended in accordance.
        
        66.In section 41 (application of disciplinary provisions to legal aid.
        
        67.In section 69(2) (commencement) for “Secretary of State” substitute “.
        
        68.In section 56 of the Social Security Act 1986 (legal.
        
        69.The Building Societies Act 1986 is amended in accordance with.
        
        70.In section 52 (powers to obtain information and documents etc)—.
        
        71.In section 67 (directors, etc, not to accept commission in.
        
        72.In section 69 (disclosure and record of income of related.
        
        73.In section 4 of the Ministry of Defence Police Act.
        
        74.In the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988, in section.
        
        75.The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is amended in.
        
        76.In section 276 (persons entitled to describe themselves as patent.
        
        77.In section 280 (privilege for communications with patent agents)—
        
        78.In section 281 (power of comptroller to refuse to deal.
        
        79.In section 286 (interpretation)— (a) for “agent”” substitute “ attorney.
        
        80.Omit section 292 (rights and duties of registered patent agents.
        
        81.In section 1 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions).
        
        82.In section 87 of the Companies Act 1989 (exceptions from.
        
        83.The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 is amended in.
        
        84.Omit the following provisions— (a) section 17 (the statutory objective.
        
        85.In section 31B (advocates and litigators employed by Legal Services.
        
        86.In section 31C (change of authorised body)—
        
        87.Omit sections 34 to 52 (extension of conveyancing services).
        
        88.Omit sections 54 and 55 (preparation of probate papers etc).
        
        89.In section 60 (regulation of right of Scottish and Northern.
        
        90.After that section insert— Procedural requirements relating to recommendations for.
        
        91.Omit section 63 (legal professional privilege).
        
        92.Omit section 69 (exemption from liability for damages etc).
        
        93.Omit section 70 (offences).
        
        94.In section 71 (qualification for judicial and certain other appointments)—.
        
        95.In section 75 (judges etc barred from legal practice), after.
        
        96.Omit section 113 (administration of oaths and taking of affidavits).
        
        97.(1) Section 119 (interpretation) is amended as follows.
        
        98.In section 120 (regulations and orders) omit—
        
        99.In section 125 (power to make provision consequential on provision.
        
        100.Omit the following provisions— (a) Schedule 4 (authorised bodies);
        
        101.In paragraph 17 of Schedule 19 (revocation of appointment under.
        
        102.In section 114 (appointment etc of inspectors), in subsection (4).
        
        103.In section 62 of the Friendly Societies Act 1992 (powers.
        
        104.The Trade Union and Labour Relations Consolidation Act 1992 is.
        
        105.In section 194 (offence of failure to notify), in subsection.
        
        106.In section 216 (constitution and proceedings of court of inquiry)—.
        
        107.In section 288 (restriction on contracting out), in subsection (4B)(a).
        
        108.In Schedule 21 of the Finance Act 1993 (oil taxation)—.
        
        109.The Trade Marks Act 1994 is amended in accordance with.
        
        110.In section 52 (power to make provision in connection with.
        
        111.In section 84 (unregistered persons not to be described as.
        
        112.In section 86 (use of the term “trade mark attorney”).
        
        113.In section 87 (privilege for communications with registered trade mark.
        
        114.In section 88 (power of registrar to refuse to deal.
        
        115.In section 104 (index of defined expressions, in the entry.
        
        116.In section 38 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order.
        
        117.In section 54 of the Environment Act 1995 (appearance in.
        
        118.In Part 1 of Schedule 3A to the Disability Discrimination.
        
        119.In section 84 of the Police Act 1996 (representation at.
        
        120.In section 203 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (restrictions.
        
        121.In Schedule 4 of the Family Law Act 1996—
        
        122.In section 2 of the Civil Procedure Act 1997 (Civil.
        
        123.In section 2 of the Sexual Offences (Protected Material) Act.
        
        124.The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 is amended in accordance.
        
        125.In section 33 (proceedings for offences)— (a) in subsection (1).
        
        126.In section 49 (restrictions on contracting out) for subsection (7)(a).
        
        127.The Access to Justice Act 1999 is amended in accordance.
        
        128.In section 16(4) (code of conduct) after “consult” insert “.
        
        129.In section 44 (barristers employed by solicitors)—
        
        130.In section 45 (fees on application for appointment as Queen's.
        
        131.In section 46 (Bar practising certificates)— (a) omit subsection (2)(b).
        
        132.In section 63 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence.
        
        133.In section 15 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services.
        
        134.The Finance Act 2002 is amended in accordance with paragraphs.
        
        135.In Schedule 34 (stamp duty: withdrawal of group relief: supplementary.
        
        136.In Schedule 35 (stamp duty: withdrawal of relief for company.
        
        137.In section 343 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions).
        
        138.In Schedule 13 to the Finance Act 2003 (stamp duty.
        
        139.The Licensing Act 2003 is amended in accordance with paragraphs.
        
        140.In section 58 (meaning of “certified copy” in section 57.
        
        141.In section 95 (meaning of “certified copy” in section 94.
        
        142.The Courts Act 2003 is amended in accordance with paragraphs.
        
        143.In section 70 (Criminal Procedure Rule Committee)—
        
        144.(1) Section 77 (Family Procedure Rule Committee) is amended as.
        
        145.The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended in accordance with.
        
        146.In section 56 (interpretation of Part 8), in subsection (1).
        
        147.In section 159 (disclosure of pre-sentence reports etc ), in.
        
        148.In section 160 (other reports of local probation boards and.
        
        149.In section 37 of the Children Act 2004 (Welsh family.
        
        150.In section 42 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (attempts.
        
        151.In section 13 of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act.
        
        152.In Schedule 2 to the Equality Act 2006 (representations to.
        
        153.In section 12(2) of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities.
        
        154.In section 194(4) of the National Health Service Act 2006.
        
        155.In section 142(4) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act.
        
        156.In Schedule 2 to the Companies Act 2006 (exceptions from.
        
        157.The Income Tax Act 2007 is amended in accordance with.
        
        158.In section 748 (power to obtain information)—
        
        159.In section 749 (restrictions on particulars to be provided by.
        
        160.In section 771 (power to obtain information)—
        
        161.In section 788 (power to obtain information)—
        
        162.(1) Section 51 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act.
        
        Transitory power to modify the functions of bodies
        
        1.(1) Paragraphs 2 to 4 have effect until such time.
        
        2.(1) The Lord Chancellor may by order modify, or make.
        
        3.(1) This paragraph applies where a body makes a recommendation.
        
        4.Paragraphs 2 and 3 apply in relation to the Solicitors.
        
        5.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where during the pre-commencement period—
        
        6.(1) In this paragraph the transitional period means the period.
        
        7.(1) This paragraph applies to any licence issued by the.
        
        8.Until the repeal of paragraphs 17 and 19 of Schedule.
        
        9.(1) Until the first Chief Executive of the Board is.
        
        10.(1) The Lord Chancellor may appoint a person as the.
        
        11.(1) Until such time as section 59(1) of the Constitutional.
        
        12.(1) During the transitional period, the reference to an authorised.
        
        13.(1) During the transitional period, section 44B of the Solicitors.
        
        14.(1) During the transitional period, section 69 of the Solicitors.
        
        15.(1) During the transitional period, any reference in sections 9.
        
        16.(1) During the transitional period (within the meaning of paragraph.
        
        17.(1) During the relevant period, the legal professional privilege provisions.
        
        18.(1) This paragraph applies where, by virtue of an amendment.