Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7 Powers of Law Society

Payment of costs by solicitor under investigation

14 In Schedule 2 to the [1985 c. 61.] Administration of Justice Act 1985, after paragraph 14 insert—

“Payment of costs of investigations

14A Where the Society investigates a failure or apprehended failure by a recognised body to comply with any requirement imposed by or by virtue of this Act or any rules applicable to it by virtue of section 9 of this Act, the Council may direct the body to pay to the Council an amount which—

(a) is calculated by the Council as the cost to the Society of the investigation; or

(b) in the opinion of the Council represents a reasonable contribution towards that cost.”