Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/47/section/13A
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[F2(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)“Prescribed” means prescribed by regulations under section 28.]
(6)A solicitor in whose case a direction is given under this section may appeal to the [F3High Court against the decision of the Society.]
(7)On an appeal under subsection (6), the [F4High Court] may—
(b)direct that the appellant’s current certificate shall have effect subject to such conditions as the [F4High Court] thinks fit; or
by order revoke the direction; or
(d)make such other order as [F5it] thinks fit.
[F6(7A)The decision of the High Court on an appeal under subsection (6) shall be final.]
[F7(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.]
[F8(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.
(12)In relation to an appeal under this section the High Court may make such order as it thinks fit as to payment of costs.]]
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All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1S. 13A added by Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61, SIF 34), s. 5F2S. 13A(2)(3) substituted (1.7.2009) for s. 13A(2)-(5) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 177, 211, Sch. 16 para. 16(2) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)F3Words in s. 13A(6) substituted (1.7.2009) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 177, 211, Sch. 16 para. 16(3) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)F4Words in s. 13A(7) substituted (1.7.2009) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 177, 211, Sch. 16 para. 16(4)(a) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)F5Word in s. 13A(7) substituted (1.7.2009) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 177, 211, Sch. 16 para. 16(4)(b) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)F6S. 13A(7A) inserted (1.7.2009) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 177, 211, Sch. 16 para. 16(5) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)F7S. 13A(8) substituted (1.7.2009) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 177, 211, Sch. 16 para. 16(6) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)F8S. 13A(9)-(12) inserted (1.7.2009) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 177, 211, Sch. 16 para. 16(7) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/1365, art. 2(a)(iii) (subject to art. 4)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1S. 13A extended (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by S.I. 2009/1119 Sch. 4 para. 7(1) Table (as substituted by The Legal Services Act 2007 (Registered European Lawyers) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1587), art. 3(7)(a))C2S. 13A(9) extended (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Registered Foreign Lawyers Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1589), art. 3(2)(c), Sch.C3S. 13A(10) extended (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Registered Foreign Lawyers Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1589), art. 3(2)(c), Sch.C4S. 13A(11) extended (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Registered Foreign Lawyers Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1589), art. 3(2)(c), Sch.C5S. 13A(12) extended (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Registered Foreign Lawyers Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1589), art. 3(2)(c), Sch.Previous: ProvisionNext: ProvisionBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint The Whole PartPDF The Whole PartWeb page The Whole PartPrint The Whole Cross HeadingPDF The Whole Cross HeadingWeb page The Whole Cross HeadingPrint This Section onlyPDF This Section onlyWeb page This Section onlyLegislation is available in different versions:Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. 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