Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

LEGAL PROFESSION AMENDMENT ACT 2007 (NO. 28 OF 2007) - SECT 83

Requirement to grant or renew registration as foreign lawyer if criteria satisfied
Section 174 (1) (b), (c) and (d)

substitute

        (b)     considers an effective system exists for regulating engaging in practice in 1 or more of the foreign countries; and

        (c)     considers the applicant is not, because of any criminal, civil or disciplinary proceeding in any of the foreign countries, subject to—

              (i)     any special conditions in engaging in legal practice in any of the foreign countries that would make it inappropriate to register the person; or

              (ii)     any undertakings about engaging in legal practice in any of the foreign countries that would make it inappropriate to register the person; and

        (d)     is satisfied the applicant demonstrates an intention to start practising foreign law in the ACT within a reasonable period if registration were to be granted;



AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback