SCHEDULES

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

Part 1The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)

25For section 20 (unqualified person not to act as solicitor) substitute—

20Unqualified person not to act as solicitor

(1)No unqualified person is to act as a solicitor.

(2)Any person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for not more than 2 years or to a fine, or to both.