Part 3 Transitional Provision
Legal Services Act 2007 (2007 c 29) | Legislation

Part 3 Transitional Provision

The transitional period

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(1)     In this Part of this Schedule references to “the transitional period†are to the period which—

(a)     begins with the day appointed for the coming into force of section 13 (entitlement to carry on reserved legal activities), and

(b)     ends with the day appointed by the Lord Chancellor by order for the purposes of this paragraph.

(2)     Different days may be appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(b) for different purposes.

(3)     An order may be made under sub-paragraph (1)(b) only on the recommendation of the Board.

Barristers etc

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(1)     During the transitional period, every barrister is deemed to be authorised by the General Council of the Bar to provide immigration advice and immigration services.

(2)     That authority is exercisable in accordance with, and subject to, the regulatory arrangements of the General Council of the Bar.

(3)

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