The Access to Justice Act 1999 (Solicitors' Practising Certificates) Order 2002

2.  In section 11(3) of the Solicitors Act 1974(1), for the words “the Society, including facilitating the acquisition of legal knowledge” substitute—

• “(a)

  the regulation, accreditation, education and training of solicitors and those wishing to become solicitors, including the maintaining and raising of their professional standards and giving advice on practice management and practical support for solicitors' practices;

  (b)

  the participation by the Law Society in law reform and the legislative process;

  (c)

  the provision by solicitors and those wishing to become solicitors of free legal services to the public;

  (d)

  the promotion of the protection by law of human rights and fundamental freedoms;

  (e)

  the promotion by the Law Society of the professional interests of solicitors through discussion with, and participation in the activities of, relevant national and international bodies, governments and the legal professions of other jurisdictions.”.

(1)

1974 c. 47.