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Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010, Cross Heading: Power to direct is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 July 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.

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Power to directS
2(1)The Scottish Ministers may direct the approved regulator to take—S
(a)in a case falling within paragraph 1(a), such action as they consider will counter the adverse impact, mitigate its effect or prevent its recurrence,
(b)in a case falling within paragraph 1(b) or (c), such action as they consider will remedy the failure, mitigate its effect or prevent its recurrence,
(c)in a case falling within paragraph 1(d), such action as they consider necessary or expedient in relation to such transitional matters as may arise from the amendment.
(2)A direction under sub-paragraph (1) may require the approved regulator to modify any part of its regulatory scheme.
(3)A direction under sub-paragraph (1) must not be framed by reference to—
(a)a specific disciplinary case, or
(b)other specific regulatory proceedings.
(4)A direction under sub-paragraph (1) may require the approved regulator to refrain from doing something.
(5)The approved regulator must (so far as practicable) comply with a direction given to it in accordance with this schedule.
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