Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16)

Part 4 S The legal profession

Chapter 3 S Solicitors and other representatives

Removal of practising restrictions S

125 Citizens advice bodies S

(1) In section 26 of the 1980 Act, in subsection (2), after “law centre” insert “ or a citizens advice body ”.

(2) In section 65(1) of the 1980 Act, at the appropriate alphabetical place insert—

““citizens advice body” means an association which is formed (and operates)—

(a) otherwise than for the purpose of making a profit, and

(b) with the sole or primary objective of providing legal and other advice (including information) to the public for no fee, gain or reward;”.

(3) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify the definition of “citizens advice body” in section 65(1) of the 1980 Act.

(4) Before making regulations under subsection (3), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a) the Lord President,

(b) the [F1 CMA], and such other organisation (appearing to them to represent the interests of consumers in Scotland) as they consider appropriate.

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in s. 125(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 202; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 125 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.