SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman

The Ombudsman

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1

In this Schedule “practising” is to be read in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).

2

A barrister in England and Wales, an advocate in Scotland or a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland is practising if he is—

a

practising as such,

b

employed to give legal advice, or

c

providing legal advice under a contract for services.

3

A solicitor of the Senior Courts, a solicitor in Scotland or a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland is practising if he is—

a

acting as such,

b

employed to give legal advice, or

c

providing legal advice under a contract for services.