SCHEDULES

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

Part 1The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)

17

In section 13B (suspension of practising certificates where solicitors convicted of fraud or serious crime)—

a

in subsection (1), after “practising certificate” insert “or sole solicitor endorsement”,

b

in subsection (6), after “practice” insert “or from practice as a sole solicitor”,

c

in subsection (7) for “Master of the Rolls” substitute “High Court”,

d

in subsection (8)—

i

for “Master of the Rolls” (in both places) substitute “High Court”,

ii

in paragraph (b), for “shall not be suspended but” substitute “or sole solicitor endorsement shall not be suspended, but that the appellant’s certificate”, and

iii

in paragraph (d) for “he” substitute “it”, and

e

after that subsection insert—

9

In relation to an appeal under subsection (7) the High Court may make such order as it thinks fit as to payment of costs.

10

The decision of the High Court on an appeal under subsection (7) shall be final.