PART VENTRY INTO THE PROFESSION OF SOLICITOR OR ADVOCATE

Appeal by registered European lawyer

35.—(1) Within three months of the notification to him of the professional body’s decision, or later with the permission of the Court of Session, the registered European lawyer may appeal against the decision by appeal in Form 41.19 to the Court of Session.

(2) The Court of Session may, for the purpose of determining any appeal under this Part–

(a)grant the exemption applied for;

(b)refuse the appeal; or

(c)remit the matter to the professional body with such directions as the appeal body sees fit.

(3) The Court of Session shall give reasons for its decision.