Part 3Reserved legal activities

Continuity of existing rights and transitional protection

23Transitional protection for non-commercial bodies

1

During the transitional period, a body within subsection (2) is entitled to carry on any activity which is a reserved legal activity.

2

The bodies are—

a

a not for profit body,

b

a community interest company, or

c

an independent trade union.

3

The transitional period is the period which—

a

begins with the day appointed for the coming into force of section 13, and

b

ends with the day appointed by the Lord Chancellor by order for the purposes of this paragraph.

4

Different days may be appointed under subsection (3)(b) for different purposes.

5

An order may be made under subsection (3)(b) only on the recommendation of the Board.