SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Approved regulators

Part 2Designation of bodies by order

Lord Chancellor's decision to make an order

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1

Where a recommendation is made to the Lord Chancellor under paragraph 16, the Lord Chancellor may—

a

make an order in accordance with the recommendation, or

b

refuse to make such an order.

2

Where the recommendation relates to more than one reserved legal activity, the Lord Chancellor may make an order under sub-paragraph (1)(a) in relation to all or any of them.

3

The Lord Chancellor must—

a

decide whether to make an order under this paragraph, and

b

give notice of that decision (“the decision notice”) to the applicant,

within the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the recommendation was made.

4

If the Lord Chancellor decides not to make an order in accordance with the whole or part of the recommendation, the decision notice must state the reasons for the decision.

5

The Lord Chancellor must publish the decision notice.