54SIn section 140 (citation), in subsection (2A)—
(a)for paragraph (a) substitute—
“(a)that his case at, or for the purposes of, any relevant hearing (within the meaning of section 288C(1A)) in the course of the proceedings (including at any commissioner proceedings) may be conducted only by a lawyer,”, and
(b)in paragraph (c), for the words “his defence at the trial” substitute “ the conduct of his case at, or for the purposes of, the hearing ”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 7 para. 54 in force at 28.3.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, Sch.