Part 4The legal profession
Chapter 2Faculty of Advocates
120Regulation of the Faculty
1
The Court of Session is responsible—
a
for—
i
admitting persons to (and removing persons from) the office of advocate,
ii
prescribing the criteria and procedure for admission to (and removal from) the office of advocate,
b
for regulating the professional practice, conduct and discipline of advocates.
2
The Court’s responsibilities within subsection (1)(a)(ii) and (b) are exercisable on its behalf, in accordance with such provision as it may make for the purpose, by—
a
the Lord President, or
b
the Faculty of Advocates.