SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 16The Law Society, solicitors, recognised bodies and foreign lawyers

Part 1The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)

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Before section 87 (interpretation) insert—

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1

Rules made by the Society under this Act may —

a

make provision generally or subject to exceptions or only in relation to specified cases;

b

make different provision for different cases or circumstances or for different purposes.

2

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), any rules prescribing a fee may provide for that fee to be reduced or waived in such circumstances as may be specified in the rules.