SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 6Alteration of reserved legal activities
“The investigation period”
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1
“The investigation period” means the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which the notice was given under paragraph 9(2).
2
The Board may, before the end of the investigation period, issue a notice extending that period by a period specified in the notice.
3
More than one notice may be issued under sub-paragraph (2) but the total investigation period must not exceed 16 months.
4
The Board may issue a notice under sub-paragraph (2) only after it has consulted—
a
the F1CMA,
b
the Consumer Panel, and
c
the Lord Chief Justice.
5
A notice under sub-paragraph (2) must state the Board's reasons for extending the investigation period.
6
The Board must publish any notice issued under sub-paragraph (2).