PART 3Controlled Work
Position of providers24
1
Notwithstanding the relationship between an individual and the provider or any privilege arising out of that relationship, where the provider knows or suspects that the individual—
a
has failed without good reason to comply with a requirement to provide information or documents; or
b
in providing required information or documents has made a statement or representation knowing or believing it to be false,
the provider must immediately report the relevant circumstances to the Director.
2
A provider’s retainer terminates upon the withdrawal of a determination that an individual qualifies for Controlled Work following the conclusion of any review or appeal for which provision is made in these Regulations.
3
Where an authorised person within the meaning of the Legal Services Act 200719 has been instructed (by a provider with whom the Lord Chancellor has made an arrangement under section 2(1) of the Act) to provide civil legal services in relation to a determination, the reporting requirement described in paragraph (1) also applies to that authorised person.