Part 1The regulatory objectives etc.
Introduction
I11Regulatory objectives
For the purposes of this Act, the regulatory objectives are the objectives of—
a
supporting—
i
the constitutional principle of the rule of law,
ii
the interests of justice,
b
protecting and promoting—
i
the interests of consumers,
ii
the public interest generally,
c
promoting—
i
access to justice,
ii
competition in the provision of legal services,
d
promoting an independent, strong, varied and effective legal profession,
e
encouraging equal opportunities (as defined in Section L2 of Part II of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998) within the legal profession,
f
promoting and maintaining adherence to the professional principles.