It is an offence for a person to carry on an activity ("the relevant activity") which is a reserved legal activity unless that person is entitled to carry on the relevant activity.
In proceedings for an offence under subsection (1), it is a defence for the accused to show that the accused did not know, and could not reasonably have been expected to know, that the offence was being committed.
A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable—
A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) by reason of an act done in the purported exercise of a right of audience, or a right to conduct litigation, in relation to any proceedings or contemplated proceedings is also guilty of contempt of the court concerned and may be punished accordingly.
In relation to an offence under subsection (1) committed before 2 May 2022, the reference in subsection (3)(a) to the general limit in a magistrates' court is to be read as a reference to 6 months.