Position of providers
24.—(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 2007(1) 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.