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(1)In section 65(1) of the 1980 Act (interpretation), after the definition of “functions” there shall be inserted the following definition—
““inadequate professional services” means professional services which are in any respect not of the quality which could reasonably be expected of a competent solicitor, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly; and references to the provision of inadequate professional services shall be construed as including references to not providing professional services which such a solicitor ought to have provided;”.
(2)In this Act “the 1980 Act” means the [1980 c. 46.] Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980.
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