Section 55: Applications to require solicitor to answer allegations.

Solicitors Act 1974 · 1974 c. 47View on legislation.gov.uk

Solicitors Act 1974
- Section 54: Restrictions on powers to strike names off roll.
- Section 56: Orders as to remuneration for non–contentious business.

Part II: Professional Practice, Conduct and Discipline of Solicitors and Clerks

For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that an application by any person to require a solicitor to answer allegations contained in an affidavit, whether that application is made to the Tribunal or to the High Court, may be treated as an application to strike the name of that solicitor off the roll on the grounds of the matters alleged.

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