SCHEDULES

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

Part 1The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)

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1

Section 49 (appeals from Tribunal) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1) for “lie—” to the end substitute “ lie to the High Court ”.

3

In subsection (2), after “(3)” insert “ and to section 43(5) of the Administration of Justice Act 1985 ”.

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5

In subsection (4)—

a

omit “and the Master of the Rolls”, and

b

for “they” substitute “ it ”.

6

For subsection (6) substitute—

6

Any decision of the High Court—

a

on an application under section 43(3) or 47(1)(d), (e), (ea) or (f), or

b

against an order under section 43(3A),

shall be final.

7

Omit subsection (7).