Point in time view as at 01/04/2014.
Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010, Section 10 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 30 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.
(1)An approved regulator may not exercise any of its regulatory functions unless it is authorised to do so by the Scottish Ministers under this section.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may give their authorisation if they are satisfied (or continue to be satisfied)—
(a)as mentioned in subsection (1) of section 7,
(b)as regards any criteria provided for under subsection (5)(b) of that section.
(3)Their authorisation may be given with restrictions imposed by reference to particular categories of—
(a)licensed provider,
(b)legal services.
(4)Their authorisation may be given—
(a)either—
(i)without limit of time, or
(ii)for a fixed period of at least 3 years,
(b)subject to conditions.
(5)The Scottish Ministers may, after consulting the approved regulator, vary (including by addition or deletion) any restrictions or conditions imposed under subsection (3) or (4)(b).
(6)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision about authorisation under this section including (in particular) the process for requests for their authorisation.
Commencement Information
I1S. 10(1) in force at 1.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
I2S. 10(2)-(6) in force at 1.4.2011 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
I3S. 10(2)-(6) in force at 2.7.2012 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2012/152, art. 2, Sch.
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