90 Orders by disciplinary bodies.U.K.
(1)A disciplinary body may make an order directing that a person subject to its jurisdiction is to be—
(a)subject to such restrictions on the provision of immigration advice or immigration services as the body considers appropriate;
(b)suspended from providing immigration advice or immigration services for such period as the body may determine; or
(c)prohibited from providing immigration advice or immigration services indefinitely.
(2)“Disciplinary body” means any body—
[F1(a)appearing to the Secretary of State to be established for the purpose of hearing disciplinary charges against—
(i)members of a designated professional body, or
(ii)persons regulated by designated qualifying regulators; and]
(b)specified in an order made by the Secretary of State.
(3)The Secretary of State must consult the designated professional body [F2or designated qualifying regulator] concerned before making an order under subsection (2)(b).
(4)For the purposes of this section, a person is subject to the jurisdiction of a disciplinary body if he is an authorised person or [F3is acting on behalf of] an authorised person.
(5)“Authorised person” means [F4—
(a)] a person who is authorised by the designated professional body concerned to practise as a member of the profession whose members are regulated by that body[F5, or
( b)a person who is authorised by the designated qualifying regulator concerned to provide immigration advice or immigration services.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 90(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), s. 211(2), Sch. 18 para. 15(2) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2011/720, art. 2(c)
F2Words in s. 90(3) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), s. 211(2), Sch. 18 para. 15(3) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2011/720, art. 2(c)
F3Words in s. 90(4) substituted (1.10.2004) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 37(4), 48(3); S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
F4Words in s. 90(5) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), s. 211(2), Sch. 18 para. 15(4)(a) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2011/720, art. 2(c)
F5Words in s. 90(5) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), s. 211(2), Sch. 18 para. 15(4)(b) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2011/720, art. 2(c)
Commencement Information
I1S. 90 wholly in force at 30.4.2001; s. 90 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 170(4); s. 90 in force for certain purposes at 1.8.2000 by S.I. 2000/1985, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional provisions in art. 3); S. 90 in force so far as not already in force at 30.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1394, art. 2, Sch.