SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 16The Law Society, solicitors, recognised bodies and foreign lawyers

Part 1The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)

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In section 13B (suspension of practising certificates where solicitors convicted of fraud or serious crime)—

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c

in subsection (7) for “Master of the Rolls” substitute “ High Court ”,

d

in subsection (8)—

i

for “Master of the Rolls” (in both places) substitute “ High Court ”,

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iii

in paragraph (d) for “he” substitute “ it ”, and

e

after that subsection insert—

9

In relation to an appeal under subsection (7) the High Court may make such order as it thinks fit as to payment of costs.

10

The decision of the High Court on an appeal under subsection (7) shall be final.