SCHEDULES

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

Part 2The Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61)

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For paragraph 3 of that Schedule (accounts rules) substitute—

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1

This paragraph applies where rules made under section 32(1) of the 1974 Act are applied—

a

to recognised bodies in accordance with section 9(2)(f) of this Act, or

b

to managers or employees of such bodies in accordance with section 9(2)(fb) of this Act.

2

The Society may disclose a report on or information about the accounts of a recognised body, or a manager or employee of a recognised body, obtained in pursuance of such rules for use—

a

in investigating the possible commission of an offence by the body or any of its managers or employees, and

b

in connection with any prosecution of the body or any of its managers or employees consequent on the investigation.