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Status:This version of this part contains provisions that are prospective.StatusThe term provision is used to describe a definable element in a piece of legislation that has legislative effect – such as a Part, Chapter or section. A version of a provision is prospective either:where the provision (Part, Chapter or section) has never come into force or;where the text of the provision is subject to change, but no date has yet been appointed by the appropriate person or body for those changes to come into force.Commencement Orders listed in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ box as not yet applied may bring this prospective version into force.Changes to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Legal Services Act 2007. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters:Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters where applicable. This includes any insertions of whole new Parts, Chapters or provisions yet to be inserted into this Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Blanket amendment words substituted by S.I. 2011/1043 art. 3 4Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Legal Services Act 2007:Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing provisions within this Act into force:S.I. 2010/1118 art. 2 commences (2007 c. 29)S.I. 2010/2089 art. 1-8 commences (2007 c. 29)S.I. 2010/2842 art. 2 commences (2007 c. 29)S.I. 2011/720 art. 2 commences (2007 c. 29)Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.I. 2010/2317 art. 2 3 commences (2010 c. 15)S.I. 2011/2196 art. 2 commences (2007 c. 29)S.I. 2011/2329 art. 3 commences (2011 c. 5)Prospective Part 1 E+WThe Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)1The Solicitors Act 1974 is amended in accordance with this Part of this Schedule.E+W2In section 1A (practising certificates: employed solicitors)—E+W(a)omit “or” at the end of paragraph (b),(b)in paragraph (c) omit “by the Council of the Law Society”, and(c)at the end of that paragraph insert “or (d)by any other person who, for the purposes of the Legal Services Act 2007, is an authorised person in relation to an activity which is a reserved legal activity (within the meaning of that Act).”
10After section 10 (as inserted by paragraph 9) insert—E+W“10ARegister of holders of practising certificates(1)The Society must keep a register of all solicitors who hold practising certificates.
11For section 11 (fee payable on issue of practising certificate) substitute—E+W“11Fee payable on issue of practising certificates(1)Before a practising certificate is issued, there must be paid to the Society in respect of the certificate a fee of such amount as the Society may from time to time determine.
(4)Where this subsection applies, the solicitor's application must be accompanied by an additional fee of such amount as the Society from time to time determines.”
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI5Sch. 16 para. 11 wholly in force at 1.7.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(ii) (subject to art. 3)12Omit section 12 (discretion of Society with respect to issue of practising certificates in special cases).E+W13Omit section 12A (additional fee payable by certain solicitors on applying for practising certificates).E+W14For section 13 (appeals in connection with issue of practising certificates) substitute—E+W“13Appeals etc in connection with the issue of practising certificates(1)A person who makes an application under section 9 may appeal to the High Court against—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI6Sch. 16 para. 14 wholly in force at 1.7.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)15After section 13 insert—E+W“13ZAApplication to practise as sole practitioner while practising certificate in force(1)A solicitor whose practising certificate for the time being in force (his “current certificate”) does not have a sole solicitor endorsement, may apply to the Society for such an endorsement.
(5)Where a sole solicitor endorsement is granted to an applicant of a prescribed description, the applicant's practising certificate shall have effect subject to any conditions prescribed in relation to applicants of that description.
(c)direct that the applicant's practising certificate is to have effect subject to such conditions (if any) as the High Court thinks fit, or
13ZBFee payable on making of sole solicitor endorsement(1)Before a sole solicitor endorsement is granted under section 13ZA, there must be paid to the Society in respect of the endorsement a fee of such amount as the Society may from time to time determine.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI7Sch. 16 para. 15 wholly in force at 1.7.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(ii) (subject to art. 3)16(1)Section 13A (imposition of conditions while practising certificates are in force) is amended as follows.E+W(2)For subsections (2) to (5) substitute—“(2)The power conferred by subsection (1) is exercisable in relation to a solicitor at any time during the period for which the solicitor's current certificate is in force if—
(3)In subsection (6) for “Master” to the end substitute “ High Court against the decision of the Society. ”(4)In subsection (7)—(a)for “Master of the Rolls” (in both places) substitute “ High Court ”, and(b)for “he” substitute “ it ”.(5)After that subsection insert—“(7A)The decision of the High Court on an appeal under subsection (6) shall be final.”
(6)For subsection (8) substitute—“(8)Subsections (4) and (5) of section 10 apply for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section as they apply for the purposes of that section.”
(7)After that subsection insert—“(9)A solicitor who holds a practising certificate subject to a condition imposed under subsection (1) which prohibits that solicitor from taking any steps specified in the condition, except with the approval of the Society, may appeal to the High Court against any decision by the Society to refuse to approve the taking of any step for the purposes of that condition.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI8Sch. 16 para. 16 wholly in force at 1.7.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)17In section 13B (suspension of practising certificates where solicitors convicted of fraud or serious crime)—E+W(a)in subsection (1), after “practising certificate” insert “ or sole solicitor endorsement ”,(b)in subsection (6), after “practice” insert “ or from practice as a sole solicitor ”,(c)in subsection (7) for “Master of the Rolls” substitute “ High Court ”,(d)in subsection (8)—(i)for “Master of the Rolls” (in both places) substitute “ High Court ”,(ii)in paragraph (b), for “shall not be suspended but” substitute “ or sole solicitor endorsement shall not be suspended, but that the appellant's certificate ”, and(iii)in paragraph (d) for “he” substitute “ it ”, and(e)after that subsection insert—“(9)In relation to an appeal under subsection (7) the High Court may make such order as it thinks fit as to payment of costs.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI9Sch. 16 para. 17 wholly in force at 1.7.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)18Omit section 14 (commencement, expiry and replacement of practising certificates).E+W19In section 15 (suspension of practising certificates), in subsection (1A)—E+W(a)after “6(1)” insert “ , 6A(1) ”,(b)after “1(1)(a)(i),” insert “ (aa), ”, and(c)after “section” insert “ 31 or ”.20(1)Section 16 (duration of suspension of practising certificates) is amended as follows.E+W(2)For subsection (1) substitute—“(1)Where a practising certificate is suspended, it expires on such date as may be prescribed by regulations under section 28.”
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI10Sch. 16 para. 20 wholly in force at 1.7.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)21In section 17 (publicity in relation to suspension of practising certificates), in subsections (1) and (2) omit “in the London Gazette”.E+W22After section 17 insert—E+W“17ASuspension of sole solicitor endorsement(1)The making by the Tribunal or by the court of an order suspending a solicitor from practice as a sole solicitor shall operate to suspend any sole solicitor endorsement of that solicitor for the time being in force.
17BDuration and publicity of suspension of sole solicitor endorsement(1)Where a sole solicitor endorsement is suspended, it expires on such date as may be prescribed by regulations under section 28.
(2)Where a solicitor's sole solicitor endorsement is suspended—
(4)Where a solicitor's sole solicitor endorsement is suspended by an order under section 13(4) or by virtue of section 17A(1), the Society shall forthwith cause notice of that suspension to be published and a note of it to be entered against the name of the solicitor on the roll.
23For section 18 (evidence as to holding of practising certificates) substitute—E+W“18Extracts from the roll or register etc as evidence(1)An extract from the roll, or an extract from the register kept under section 10A, which is certified as correct by the Society is evidence of the matters mentioned in it.
24Omit section 19 (rights of practising and rights of audience).E+W25For section 20 (unqualified person not to act as solicitor) substitute—E+W“20Unqualified person not to act as solicitor(1)No unqualified person is to act as a solicitor.
26Omit—E+W(a)sections 22 and 22A (unqualified person not to prepare certain instruments etc), and(b)section 23 (unqualified person not to prepare papers for probate etc).Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI11Sch. 16 para. 26 wholly in force at 1.1.2010 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (subject to art. 5, with art. 9)27In section 24 (application of penal provisions to body corporate), in subsection (2) from “sections” to the end substitute “ section 20 the reference to an unqualified person and the reference to a person both include a reference to a body corporate. ”E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI12Sch. 16 para. 27 wholly in force at 1.1.2010 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (subject to art. 5, with art. 9)28In section 26 (time limit for commencement of certain proceedings) omit “, 22 or 23”.E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI13Sch. 16 para. 28 wholly in force at 1.1.2010 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (subject to art. 5, with art. 9)29Omit section 27 (saving for persons authorised to conduct legal proceedings).E+W30(1)Section 28 (regulations) is amended as follows.E+W(2)In subsection (1)—(a)for “Master of the Rolls” substitute “ Society ”,(b)omit “, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and the Lord Chief Justice,”,(c)in paragraph (c) omit “and applications for them”,(d)after that paragraph insert—“(ca)sole solicitor endorsements and applications for them,”, and
(6)Omit subsections (4) and (5).Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI14Sch. 16 para. 30 wholly in force at 1.7.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iv) (subject to arts. 3, 4)31(1)Section 31 (rules as to professional practice, conduct and discipline) is amended as follows.E+W(2)In subsection (1)—(a)for “Council may, if they think fit,” substitute “ Society may ”,(b)omit “, with the concurrence of the Master of the Rolls,”,(c)after “conduct” insert “ , fitness to practise ”,(d)for “Council” (in the second place) substitute “ Society ”, and(e)after “being” insert “ , or have been, ”.(3)After that subsection insert—“(1A)The powers conferred on the Society by subsection (1) include power to make, in relation to solicitors, provision of a kind which the Society would be prohibited from making but for section 157(5)(c) of the Legal Services Act 2007 (exception from prohibition on approved regulators making provision for redress).”
(4)Omit subsections (3) and (4).Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI15Sch. 16 para. 31 wholly in force: Sch. 16 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 31(1)(2)(a)(d) in force at 7.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/222, art. 2(j)(i); Sch. 16 para. 31(2)(c)(e) in force at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i); Sch. 16 para. 31(2)(b)(3)(4) in force at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (with art. 9)32(1)Section 32 (accounts rules and trust accounts rules) is amended as follows.E+W(2)In subsection (1)—(a)for “Council” (in the first place) substitute “ Society ”,(b)omit “, with the concurrence of the Master of the Rolls”,(c)for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—“(a)as to the opening and keeping by solicitors of accounts at banks or with building societies for money within subsection (1A);
(4)Omit subsection (2).(5)In subsection (4)—(a)for “Council” substitute “ Society ”,(b)omit “or (2)”, and(c)after “solicitor” (in both places) insert “ or any of his employees ”.(6)In subsection (5) for “by virtue” to the end substitute “ or a part of the rules. ”(7)Omit subsection (6).Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI16Sch. 16 para. 32 wholly in force: Sch. 16 para. 32 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 32(1)(2)(a)(c)-(e)(3)-(7) in force at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i); Sch. 16 para. 32(2)(b) in force at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (with art. 9)33(1)Section 33 (interest on clients' money) is amended as follows.E+W(2)For subsection (1) substitute—“(1)Rules under section 32 may require a solicitor to pay interest, or sums in lieu of and equivalent to interest, to a client, any other person or any trust, for whom the solicitor holds money.”
(3)In subsection (2), omit from “and the rules” to the end.(4)For subsection (3) substitute—“(3)Except as provided by the rules, a solicitor is not liable to account to any client, other person or trust for interest received by the solicitor on money held at a bank or building society in an account which is for money received or held for, or on account of—
(5)For subsection (4) substitute—“(4)Rules under section 32 may—
34(1)Section 33A (inspection of practice bank accounts etc) is amended as follows.E+W(2)In subsection (1)—(a)for “Council” (in each place) substitute “ Society ”, and(b)omit “, with the concurrence of the Master of the Rolls,”.(3)In subsection (2) for “Council” substitute “ Society ”.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI17Sch. 16 para. 34 wholly in force; Sch. 16 para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 34(1)(2)(a)(3) in force at 7.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/222, art. 2(j)(i); Sch. 16 para. 34(2)(b) in force at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (with art. 9)35(1)Section 34 (accountants' reports) is amended as follows.E+W(2)For subsections (1) to (5A) substitute—“(1)The Society may make rules requiring solicitors to provide the Society with reports signed by an accountant (in this section referred to as an “accountant's report”) at such times or in such circumstances as may be prescribed by the rules.
(2)The rules may specify requirements to be met by, or in relation to, an accountant's report (including requirements relating to the accountant who signs the report).”
(3)In subsection (6) for “this section or of any rules made under it” substitute “ any rules made under this section ”.(4)Omit subsections (7) and (8).(5)At the end insert—“(9)Where an accountant, during the course of preparing an accountant's report—
36After section 34 insert—E+W“Sole solicitorsE+W34AEmployees of solicitors(1)Rules made by the Society may provide for any rules made under section 31, 32, 33A or 34 to have effect in relation to employees of solicitors with such additions, omissions or other modifications as appear to the Society to be necessary or expedient.
34BEmployees of solicitors: accounts rules etc(1)Where rules made under section 32(1) have effect in relation to employees of solicitors by virtue of section 34A(1), section 85 applies in relation to an employee to whom the rules have effect who keeps an account with a bank or building society in pursuance of such rules as it applies in relation to a solicitor who keeps such an account in pursuance of rules under section 32.
37For section 36 (compensation fund) substitute—E+W“36Compensation grants(1)The Society may make rules concerning the grant of compensation by the Society in respect of loss that a person has suffered, or is likely to suffer, as a result of—
36ACompensation funds(1)Compensation rules may require or authorise the Society to establish or maintain a fund or funds (“compensation funds”) for the purpose of making grants in respect of compensation claims.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI18Sch. 16 para. 37 wholly in force at 31.3.2009, see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to arts. 4, 5)38In section 37 (professional indemnity)—E+W(a)in subsection (1) for “Council, with the concurrence of the Master of the Rolls,” substitute “ Society ”, and(b)in subsection (3)(h)—(i)for “Council” substitute “ Society ”,(ii)for “they consider” substitute “ it considers ”, and(iii)after “being” insert “ , or have been, ”.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI19Sch. 16 para. 38 wholly in force; Sch. 16 para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 38(a) in force for certain purposes and Sch. 16 para. 38(b)(i)(ii) in force at 7.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/222, art. 2(j)(i); Sch. 16 para. 38(b)(iii) in force at 30.6.2008 by S.I. 2008/1436, art. 2(d)(i); Sch. 16 para. 38(a) in force at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii)39Omit section 37A (redress for inadequate professional services).E+W40Omit section 40 (solicitor not to commence or defend actions while in prison).E+W41(1)Section 41 (employment by solicitor of person struck off or suspended) is amended as follows.E+W(2)After subsection (1A) insert—“(1B)Where—
(3)In subsection (3)—(a)for “Master of the Rolls who” substitute “ High Court which ”, and(b)in paragraph (b) for “he” substitute “ it ”.(4)In subsection (4) for “shall” to the end substitute “may— (a)order that his name be struck off the roll,
(5)After that subsection insert—“(4A)In relation to an appeal under subsection (3) the High Court may make such order as it thinks fit as to payment of costs.
(6)Omit subsection (5).Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI20Sch. 16 para. 41 wholly in force: Sch. 16 para. 41 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 41(1)(2) in force at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i); Sch. 16 para. 41(3)-(6) in force at 1.7.2009 by S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)42(1)Section 43 (control of solicitors' employees and consultants) is amended as follows.E+W(2)For subsections (1), (1A) and (2) substitute—“(1)Where a person who is or was involved in a legal practice but is not a solicitor—
(3)In subsection (5) omit—(a)“by any solicitor”, and(b)the words from “but” to the end.(4)After that subsection insert—“(5A)In this section—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI21Sch. 16 para. 42 wholly in force at 31.3.2009, see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 4)43In section 44 (offences in connection with orders under section 43(2))—E+W(a)for subsection (1) substitute—“(1)It is an offence for a person in respect of whom there is in force an order under section 43(2) which contains provision within section 43(2)(a)—
(b)in subsection (2) for “the employment of that person” substitute “ the taking of any action ”, and(c)after subsection (4) insert—“(5)In this section—
44For section 44B (examination of files) substitute—E+W“44BProvision of information and documents by solicitors etc(1)The Society may by notice require a person to whom this section applies—
44BAPower to require explanation of document or information(1)The Society may, by notice, require a person to whom a notice is given under section 44B (or a representative of the person) to attend at a time and place specified in the notice to provide an explanation of any information provided or document produced pursuant to the notice.
44BBProvision of information and documents by other persons(1)The High Court, on the application of the Society, may order a person to whom section 44B does not apply—
44BCInformation offences(1)It is an offence for a person who knows or suspects an investigation into any of the matters mentioned in section 44B(3)(a) to (d) is being or is likely to be conducted—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI22Sch. 16 para. 44 wholly in force at 31.3.2009, see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 4)45For section 44C (payment of costs of investigations) substitute—E+W“44CPower to charge for costs of investigations(1)The Society may make regulations prescribing charges to be paid to the Society by solicitors who are the subject of a discipline investigation.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI23Sch. 16 para. 45 wholly in force at 31.3.2009, see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 4)46After that section insert—E+W“Disciplinary powers of the SocietyE+W44DDisciplinary powers of the Society(1)This section applies where the Society is satisfied—
44EAppeals against disciplinary action under section 44D(1)A person may appeal against—
(2)Subsections (9)(b), (10)(a) and (b), (11) and (12) of section 46 (Tribunal rules about procedure for hearings etc) apply in relation to appeals under this section as they apply in relation to applications or complaints, except that subsection (11) of that section is to be read as if for “the applicant” to “application)” there were substituted “ any party to the appeal ”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI24Sch. 16 para. 46 wholly in force at 31.3.2009, see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 4)47(1)Section 46 (solicitors disciplinary tribunal) is amended as follows.E+W(2)For subsection (5) substitute—“(5)The Tribunal may pay its members such remuneration, fees or allowances as it may determine with the approval of the Legal Services Board.”
(3)After that subsection insert—“(5A)The Tribunal may do anything calculated to facilitate, or incidental or conducive to, the carrying out of any of its functions.”
(4)Omit subsections (6) to (8).(5)In subsection (9)—(a)for “Subject to subsections (6) to (8), the” substitute “ The ”,(b)omit “, with the concurrence of the Master of the Rolls,”, and(c)in paragraph (b) after “complaints” insert “ (including provision about the composition of the Tribunal) ”.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI25Sch. 16 para. 47 wholly in force at 30.6.2008, see s. 211 and S.I. 2008/1436, art. 2(d) (subject to art. 4)48After that section insert—E+W“46AFunding of the Tribunal(1)The Tribunal must submit to the Society in respect of each year a budget for the year approved by the Legal Services Board.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI26Sch. 16 para. 48 wholly in force at 30.6.2008, see s. 211 and S.I. 2008/1436, art. 2(d)(i) (subject to art. 4)49In section 47 (jurisdiction and powers of Tribunal)—E+W(a)in subsection (1), after paragraph (e) insert—“(ea)by a solicitor who has been suspended from practice as a sole solicitor for an unspecified period, by order of the Tribunal, for the termination of that suspension;”,
(b)in subsection (2) for “subsection” (where it first occurs) substitute “ subsections (2E) and ”,(c)after subsection (2)(b) insert—“(ba)the revocation of that solicitor's sole solicitor endorsement (if any);
(d)in subsection (2)(c) omit “not exceeding £5,000”,(e)after subsection (2)(e) insert—“(ea)the termination of that solicitor's unspecified period of suspension from practice as a sole solicitor;”,
(f)after subsection (2D) insert—“(2E)On the hearing of any complaint made to the Tribunal by virtue of section 34A(2) or (3), the Tribunal shall have power to make one or more of the following—
(g)after subsection (3A) insert—“(3B)For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this section permits the Tribunal to make an order requiring redress to be made in respect of any act or omission of any person.”, and
(h)omit subsections (4) and (5).Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI27Sch. 16 para. 49 partly in force: Sch. 16 para. 49 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 49(b)(d)(f)(h) in force at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 4); Sch. 16 para. 49(a)(c)(e) in force at 1.7.2009 by S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(i)50In section 48 (orders of Tribunal)—E+W(a)in subsection (2)(b)—(i)after “(e),” insert “ (ea), ”, and(ii)omit “in the London Gazette”,(b)in subsection (3) for “Subject to section 43(5), any” substitute “ Any ”, and(c)after subsection (4) insert—“(5)In the case of orders of the Tribunal under section 44E, the reference in subsection (2)(a) to the application or complaint is to be read as a reference to the Tribunal's order.”
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI28Sch. 16 para. 50 wholly in force; Sch. 16 para. 50 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 50(a)(ii) in force at 7.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/222, art. 2(j)(i); Sch. 16 para. 50(b)(c) in force at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i); Sch. 16 para. 50(a)(i) in force at 1.7.2009 by S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(i)51(1)Section 49 (appeals from Tribunal) is amended as follows.E+W(2)In subsection (1) for “lie—” to the end substitute “ lie to the High Court ”.(3)In subsection (2), after “(3)” insert “ and to section 43(5) of the Administration of Justice Act 1985 ”.(4)In subsection (3) for “legal aid work (within the meaning of that section)” substitute “ providing representation funded by the Legal Services Commission as part of the Criminal Defence Service ”.(5)In subsection (4)—(a)omit “and the Master of the Rolls”, and(b)for “they” substitute “ it ”.(6)For subsection (6) substitute—“(6)Any decision of the High Court—
(7)Omit subsection (7).Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI29Sch. 16 para. 51 wholly in force at 1.7.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)52After that section insert—E+W“49AAppeals to the Tribunal instead of the High Court(1)The Society may, with the approval of the Tribunal, make rules which provide that in such circumstances as may be prescribed by the rules an appeal under any of the provisions listed in subsection (2) lies to the Tribunal and not to the High Court.
53In section 54 (restrictions on powers to strike names off roll)—E+W(a)in subsection (1) for “service under articles” substitute “ persons seeking admission as solicitors ”, and(b)in subsection (2) for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—“(a)that a solicitor who undertook a training responsibility for him under training regulations neglected or omitted to take out a practising certificate; or
54(1)Section 56 (orders as to remuneration for non-contentious business) is amended as follows.E+W(2)In subsection (1)—(a)in paragraph (a) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Lord Chancellor ”,(b)after paragraph (d) insert—“(da)a member of the Legal Services Board nominated by that Board;”, and
(c)in paragraph (e) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Lord Chancellor ”.(3)In subsection (2) for “(the Secretary of State” to “think fit” substitute “ (the Lord Chancellor being one), may make general orders prescribing the general principles to be applied when determining ”.(4)In subsection (3)—(a)for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Lord Chancellor ”, and(b)for “Council” (in both places) substitute “ Society ”.(5)In subsection (4) for “An order” to the end of paragraph (a) substitute— “ The principles prescribed by an order under this section may provide that solicitors should be remunerated— ”.(6)In subsection (5)—(a)for “An order” to “reference” substitute— “ The general principles prescribed by an order under this section may provide that the amount of such remuneration is to be determined by having regard ”, and(b)in paragraph (d) after “solicitor” insert “ , or any employee of his who is an authorised person, ”.(7)After that subsection insert—“(5A)In subsection (5) “authorised person” means a person who is an authorised person in relation to an activity which is a reserved legal activity, within the meaning of the Legal Services Act 2007 (see section 18 of that Act).”
(8)In subsection (6)(a) for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”.(9)In subsection (7)—(a)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(b)for “regulated by” substitute “ subject to ”.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI30Sch. 16 para. 54 wholly in force; Sch. 16 para. 54 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 54(1)(4)(b) in force for certain purposes at 7.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/222, art. 2(j)(i); Sch. 16 para. 54(2)(a)(c)(3)(4)(a)(5)(6)(a)(9)(b) in force at 30.6.2008 by S.I. 2008/1436, art. 2(d)(i); Sch. 16 para. 54(6)(b)(7) in force at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 4); Sch. 16 para. 54(2)(b) in force at 1.7.2009 by S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(i); Sch. 16 para. 54(8)(9)(a) in force at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii)55In section 57 (non-contentious business agreements)—E+W(a)in subsection (2) for “stamps” substitute “ taxes ”,(b)in subsection (5)—(i)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(ii)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(c)in subsection (7)—(i)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(ii)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”.56In section 60 (effect of contentious business agreements)—E+W(a)in subsection (1) for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”,(b)in subsection (2)—(i)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”, and(ii)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(c)for subsection (5) substitute—“(5)A provision in a contentious business agreement that the solicitor shall not be liable for his negligence, or that of any employee of his, shall be void if the client is a natural person who, in entering that agreement, is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business or profession.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI31Sch. 16 para. 56 wholly in force: Sch. 16 para. 56 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 56(c) in force at 30.6.2008 by S.I. 2008/1436, art. 2(d)(i); Sch. 16 para. 56(a)(b) in force at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (with art. 9)57In section 61 (enforcement of contentious business agreements)—E+W(a)in subsection (2)(b) for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”,(b)in subsection (3) for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”,(c)in subsection (4)—(i)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(ii)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”,(d)in subsection (4B)—(i)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(ii)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(e)in subsection (5) for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”.58In section 62 (contentious business agreements by certain representatives)—E+W(a)in subsection (1) for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(b)in subsection (2)—(i)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(ii)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”.59In section 63 (effect on contentious business agreement of death etc)—E+W(a)in subsection (2)—(i)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(ii)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(b)in subsection (3)—(i)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”,(ii)for “taxing officer” (in both places) substitute “ costs officer ”, and(iii)after “solicitor” (in the third place) insert “ , or any of his employees, ”.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI32Sch. 16 para. 59 wholly in force: Sch. 16 para. 59 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 59(b)(iii) in force at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i); Sch. 16 para. 59(a)(b)(i)(ii) in force at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (with art. 9)60In section 64 (form of bill of costs for contentious business)—E+W(a)in subsection (3) for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”, and(b)in subsection (4)—(i)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”,(ii)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(iii)for “taxing officer” (in both places) substitute “ costs officer ”.61In section 65 (security for costs and termination of retainer), in subsection (1) for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”.E+W62In section 66 (taxations with respect to contentious business)—E+W(a)in the section heading for “Taxations” substitute “ Assessments ”,(b)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”,(c)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”,(d)in paragraph (a), after “solicitor” (in the second place) insert “ or an employee of the solicitor ”, and(e)in paragraph (b), after “him” insert “ or by any employee of his who is an authorised person (within the meaning of section 56(5A)) ”.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI33Sch. 16 para. 62 wholly in force: Sch. 16 para. 62 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 62(d)(e) in force at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 4); Sch. 16 para. 62(a)-(c) in force at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (with art. 9)63In section 67 (inclusion of disbursements in bill of costs), in paragraph (b)—E+W(a)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”,(b)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(c)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”.64(1)Section 69 (action to recover solicitor's costs) is amended as follows.E+W(2)In subsection (1) for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”.(3)For subsection (2) substitute—“(2)The requirements referred to in subsection (1) are that the bill must be—
(4)At the end insert—“(5)In this section references to an electronic signature are to be read in accordance with section 7(2) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 (c. 7).
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI34Sch. 16 para. 64 wholly in force; Sch. 16 para. 64 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 Pt. 1 para. 64(1)(3)(4) in force at 7.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/222, art. 2(j)(i); Sch. 16 para. 64(2) in force at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (with art. 9)65In section 70 (taxation on application of party chargeable or solicitor)—E+W(a)in the section heading for “Taxation” substitute “ Assessment ”,(b)in subsection (1)—(i)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”, and(ii)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”,(c)in subsection (2)—(i)for “taxation” (in both places) substitute “ assessment ”, and(ii)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”,(d)in subsections (3) to (5) for “taxation” (in each place) substitute “ assessment ”,(e)in subsection (6)—(i)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(ii)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”,(f)in subsection (7)—(i)for “taxation” (in each place) substitute “ assessment ”,(ii)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(iii)for “tax” substitute “ assess ”,(g)in subsection (8) for “taxation” (in each place) substitute “ assessment ”,(h)in subsection (9)—(i)for “for taxation” (in both places) substitute “ for assessment ”,(ii)for “the taxation” (in both places) substitute “ the assessment ”,(iii)for “a taxation” substitute “ an assessment ”, and(iv)for “one fifth of the amount of the bill is taxed off” substitute “ the amount of the bill is reduced by one fifth ”,(i)in subsection (10)—(i)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(ii)for “taxation” (in both places) substitute “ assessment ”,(j)omit subsection (11), and(k)in subsection (12)—(i)for “of the bill taxed off” substitute “ of the reduction in the bill ”,(ii)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(iii)for “taxed” (in the second place) substitute “ assessed ”.66In section 71 (taxation on application of third parties)—E+W(a)in the section heading for “Taxation” substitute “ Assessment ”,(b)in subsection (1) for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”,(c)in subsection (3) —(i)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”, and(ii)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”,(d)in subsection (4) for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”,(e)in subsection (6)—(i)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”, and(ii)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”, and(f)in subsection (7) for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”.67In section 72 (supplementary provisions as to taxations)—E+W(a)in the section heading for “taxations” substitute “ assessments ”,(b)in subsection (1) for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”,(c)in subsection (2)—(i)for “taxing officer” (in each place) substitute “ costs officer ”,(ii)for second and fourth “taxing” substitute “ assessing ”, and(iii)for “tax” substitute “ assess ”,(d)in subsection (3)—(i)for “taxing officer” (in both places) substitute “ costs officer ”,(ii)for “tax” substitute “ assess ”, and(iii)for “taxing” (in second place) substitute “ assessing ”, and(e)in subsection (4)—(i)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(ii)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”.68In section 73 (charging orders), in subsection (1)—E+W(a)for “taxed” substitute “ assessed ”, and(b)for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”.69In section 74 (special provisions as to contentious business done in county courts)—E+W(a)in subsection (2)—(i)for “registrar” substitute “ district judge ”,(ii)for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”, and(iii)for “taxation” (in both places) substitute “ assessment ”, and(b)in subsection (3) for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”.70Omit the following provisions—E+Wsection 76 (non-practising solicitors eligible for membership of Society),
71For section 79 (committees and sub-committees of the Council) substitute—E+W“79Discharge of the Council's functions(1)The Council may arrange for any function of the Council (including any function exercisable by the Council by virtue of section 80) to be exercised by—
72In section 80 (powers to act on behalf of Society)—E+W(a)in subsection (1) for “of any instrument made under it” substitute “ any other enactment (or of any instrument made under this Act or any other enactment) ”, and(b)omit subsection (2).Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI35Sch. 16 para. 72 wholly in force; Sch. 16 para. 72 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 72(a) in force at 7.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/222, art. 2(j)(i); Sch. 16 para. 72(b) in force at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i)73Omit sections 81 and 81A (administration of oaths and taking of affidavits).E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI36Sch. 16 para. 73 wholly in force at 1.1.2010 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (subject to art. 9)74Before section 87 (interpretation) insert—E+W“86ARules(1)Rules made by the Society under this Act may —
75In section 87(1) (interpretation)—E+W(a)in the definition of “client account”, for “in” to the end substitute “ subject to rules under section 32(1)(a) ”,(b)after the definition of “sole solicitor” insert—““sole solicitor endorsement” has the same meaning as in section 1B;”, and
(c)omit the following definitions—“articles”
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI37Sch. 16 para. 75 wholly in force; Sch. 16 para. 75 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 211; Sch. 16 para. 75(c) in force for certain purposes at 7.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/222, art. 2(j)(i); Sch. 16 para. 75(a) in force and Sch. 16 para. 75(c) in force for certain purposes at 31.3.2009 by S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i); Sch. 16 para. 75(b)(c) in force for certain purposes at 1.7.2009 by S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(i); Sch. 16 para. 75(c) in force for certain purposes at 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(f)(ii) (with art. 9)76In section 89 (consequential amendments etc.), omit subsection (7).E+W77(1)Schedule 1 (intervention in solicitor's practice) is amended as follows.E+W(2)In paragraph 1 (grounds for intervention)—(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a)—(i)for “Council have” substitute “ Society has ”,(ii)after “solicitor's practice” insert “ or former practice ”, and(iii)after “trustee” insert “ or that employee is or was a trustee in his capacity as such an employee ”,(b)after that sub-paragraph insert—“(aa)the Society has reason to suspect dishonesty on the part of a solicitor (“S) in connection with—
(c)in sub-paragraph (1)(b)—(i)for “Council consider” substitute “ Society considers ”, and(ii)for “controlled trust” substitute “ trust ”,(d)in sub-paragraph (1)(c) for “Council are” substitute “ Society is ”,(e)in sub-paragraph (1)(ee)—(i)for “Council are” substitute “ Society is ”, and(ii)after “illness” insert “ , injury ”,(f)in sub-paragraph (1)(h)—(i)for “Council are” substitute “ Society is ”, and(ii)omit “sole”,(g)in sub-paragraph (1)(i) and (k) for “Council are” substitute “ Society is ”,(h)in sub-paragraph (1)(l)—(i)for “Council are” substitute “ Society is ”,(ii)in sub-paragraph (iii) for “an officer” substitute “ a manager ”, and(iii)in that sub-paragraph for “Council of the Law Society” substitute “ Society ”,(i)after sub-paragraph (1)(l) insert—“(m)the Society is satisfied that it is necessary to exercise the powers conferred by Part 2 of this Schedule (or any of them) in relation to a solicitor to protect—
(j)after sub-paragraph (1) insert—“(1A)In sub-paragraph (1) “manager” has the same meaning as in the Legal Services Act 2007 (see section 207 of that Act).”, and
(k)omit sub-paragraph (2).(3)In paragraph 3 (intervention following an undue delay)—(a)for “10(3)” substitute “ 10(9) ”,(b)for paragraph (a) substitute—“(a)the Society is satisfied that there has been undue delay—
(c)in paragraph (c) for “Council regard” substitute “ Society regards ”.(4)In paragraph 4(2) (continuation of powers after death etc of solicitor)—(a)after “6(2) and (3)” insert “ , 6A ”,(b)for “and (5)” substitute “ , (5) and (6) ”, and(c)for “10(1)” substitute “ 10(2) and (7) ”.(5)In paragraph 6 (vesting of sums in Society)—(a)in sub-paragraph (1)—(i)for “Council pass” substitute “ Society passes ”,(ii)for “Council's” substitute “ Society's ”, and(iii)after “thereto” insert “ and to rules under paragraph 6B ”,(b)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “his practice” to the end substitute—“(i)his practice or former practice,
(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “to which the complaint relates” substitute “ in connection with which the Society is satisfied there has been undue delay as mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of that paragraph ”.(6)After paragraph 6 insert—“6A(1)Without prejudice to paragraph 5, if the Society passes a resolution to the effect that any rights to which this paragraph applies shall vest in the Society, those rights shall vest accordingly.
(7)In paragraph 7(1) (holding of sums vested in Society)—(a)after “paragraph 6” insert “ or 6A(3) ”, and(b)after “thereto” insert “ and to rules under paragraph 6B ”.(8)In paragraph 8 (information as to money held) for “holds money” to the end substitute—“(a)holds money on behalf of the solicitor or his firm, or
(9)In paragraph 9 (documents)—(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a)—(i)after “possession” insert “ or under the control ”, and(ii)for “or with any controlled trust” substitute “ or former practice or with any trust of which the solicitor is or was a trustee ”,(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b)—(i)after “possession” insert “ or under the control ”, and(ii)for “to which the complaint relates” substitute “ of which the Society is satisfied ”,(c)in sub-paragraph (3) after “possession” insert “ or control ”,(d)in sub-paragraph (5) after “the possession” insert “ or under the control ”,(e)after sub-paragraph (5) insert—“(5A)In the case of a document which consists of information which is stored in electronic form, a requirement imposed by a notice under sub-paragraph (1) or an order under sub-paragraph (4) or (5), is a requirement to produce or deliver the information in a form in which it is legible or from which it can readily be produced in a legible form.”,
(h)in sub-paragraph (7) after “documents” insert “ or other property ”,(i)in sub-paragraph (8) after “documents” insert “ or other property ”, and(j)in sub-paragraph (10) after “documents” insert “ or other property ”.(10)For paragraph 10 (mail) substitute—“Mail and other forms of communicationE+W10(1)The High Court, on the application of the Society, may from time to time make a communications redirection order.
(11)In paragraph 11(1) (trusts) for “controlled trust” substitute “ trust ”.(12)In paragraph 12 (liens) for “and documents” substitute “ , documents and other property ”.(13)After paragraph 13 (costs) insert—“13A(1)The High Court, on the application of the Society, may order a former partner of the solicitor to pay a specified proportion of the costs mentioned in paragraph 13.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI38Sch. 16 para. 77 wholly in force at 31.3.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 4)78Omit Schedule 1A (inadequate professional services).E+W79Omit Schedule 2 (the compensation fund).E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI39Sch. 16 para. 79 wholly in force at 31.3.2009 see s. 211 and S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 5)Previous: ScheduleNext: PartBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint The Whole SchedulePDF The Whole ScheduleWeb page The Whole SchedulePrint This Part onlyPDF This Part onlyWeb page This Part onlyYou have chosen to open The Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDFThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open the Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open the Whole Act without Schedules