Western australian legislation legal profession act 2008. The last edition was published in 1989 when, for the first time, the details of original. This act may be cited as the law practitioners act, 1989 and shall come into operation on. A commentary on the legal practice act is written by advocates pat ellis sc and albert. An act to reenact with amendments the law relating to the admission, enrolment and practice of legal practitioners in botswana and matters ancillary thereto. Dec 09, 2016 contents legal profession act 2007 page 4 division 7 special powers in relation to local practising certificatesshow cause events 67 application for local practising certificate if show cause event happened.
Table of amendments part 1 preliminary ss 1, 2 lep 1 s 1 short title and commencement lep 2 s 2 interpretation. Government of the republic of zambia client includes any person who, as a principal or on behalf of another, or as a. The legal practitioners and bar councils amendment ordinance, 2007 ordinance no. Legal practitioners act 1970 act legislation register. Legal practitioners act 1981 south australian legislation. The legal practice council and its provincial councils regulate the affairs of and exercise jurisdiction over all legal practitioners attorneys and advocates and candidate legal practitioners. Legal practitioners law 2015 revision law 9 of 1969 consolidated with laws 11 of 1972, 4 of 1980, 14 of 1982, 33 of 1983, 6 of 1984, 6 of 1986, of 1987, 4 of 1996, 20 of 1998 part, 23 of 2001. Legal practitioner who violates this act or rules framed thereunder or the code of conduct. Purpose of act chapter 2 south african legal practice council part 1.
Whereas section 23 of the act prescribes certain acts and omissions which constitute unprofessional, dishonourable or unworthy conduct on the part of a registered legal practitioner in the 0011186 of his or her practice as such or as a notary public or conveyancer. Legal practitioners act 1879 the legal practitioners act, 1879 act no. Legal profession act 1960 act 32 general legal council. What every attorney should know about the legal practice act. Legal education and legal practitioners act malawi legal. Legal and parliamentary affairs has, in terms of section 63 of the legal practitioners act chapter 27. Government notice 228 of 1995 gg 1207 came into force on date of publication. African law africanlii botswana elaws ethiopian law. Whereas, it is expedient to provide for more accountable service to the society upon establishing and managing for nepal bar council and securing the interest of the legal practitioners. Legal profession act, 1960 act 32 as amended by arrangement of sections section part iorganisation of the profession 1. Legal practitionersfidelity fund part 1 establishment of fund and founding provisions 53. Part 2athe legal practitioners education and admission council and the. This act may be cited as the legal practitioners act, 1996. Wednesday may 04, 2016 alarbiaa rajab 27, 1437 budhavara vaisakha 14, 1938, at 04.
An act to amend and consolidate the law relating to legal practitioners. If you need an official copy, use the bilingual pdf version. Part i preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the legal practitioners act chapter 27. In this work, there is an illumination of the liability of legal practitioners to their clients and by paying careful attention to the provisions of the legal practitioner act 1962, cap 207 laws of the federation of nigeria. First handbook on the new legal practice act now available. The legal practice act aims to provide a legislative framework for the transformation and restructuring of the legal profession in line with constitutional imperatives so as to facilitate and enhance an independent legal profession that broadly reflects the diversity and demographics of south africa. It is hereby notified that the minister of justice.
Table of contents sections chapter 1 definitions, application and purpose ofact 1. Laws of south africa legislation lesotho law leslii liberian law liberlii malawian law malawilii namibian law namiblii nigerian law nigerialii sierra leone law sierralii south african law saflii seychelles law seylii swaziland law swazilii. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to legal practitioners. Legal practitioners act, 1983 lesotho legal information. After a long period of waiting the legal practice act 28 of 2014 lpa was published in government gazette 38022 on 22 september 2014. Lxix of 2007 dated 24th of november, 2007 further to amend the legal practitioners and bar councils act 1973 whereas it is expedient further to amend the legal practitioners and bar councils act 1973, xxxv of 1973 for the purposes and in the manner. An act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the legal profession and to make new provision in regard thereto. As a result of this act the landscape of the entire legal profession in sa and the way lawyers do business is set to. Preamble whereas it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to legal practitioners in certain provinces, and to empower the provincial government of every other province to extend thereto such portions of this act as such government may think fit. Oct 01, 2005 authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at.
Nepal bar council act, 2050 eng nepal law commission. Enrolment of persons who were enrolled as attorneys or advocates before the commencement of this act 7. The government notice which publishes these regulations notes that they were made after consultation with the board for legal education. Persons qualified to be admitted as legal practitioners and application for admission 5. Enrolment of persons who were enrolled as attorneys or advocates before the commencement of this.
Continued existence of legal practitionersfidelity fund 54. Only graduates of approved universities will be enrolled as from 1971. Short title and commencement 1 this act may be cited as the law practitioners act 1976. To help legal professionals stay abreast of the various changes that will significantly impact the way they practice law, lexisnexis has published the first comprehensive handbook on legal practice under the new act. The legal practitioners act, 2000 sierra leone web. These rules may be called the punjab legal practitioners and bar council rules, 1974.
In these rules unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context. Delivery up of legal papers division 7authority of a legal practitioner to act on behalf of a person of unsound mind 40. Legal practitioners act 15 of 1995 professional company means a company referred to in section 7. The legal practitioners act in this act referred to as the act is amended by inserting, in their correct alphabetical order, the. Now, therefore, be it enacted by parliament in the twenty second year of. To consolidate and amend the laws relating to the legal profession and legal practitioners.
In these regulations any word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the legal practitioners act, 1995 act 15 of 1995 shall bear that meaning and, unless the context otherwise requires act means the legal practitioners act, 1995 act 15 of 1995. Provisions with respect to the length of term of articled service. Legal practitioners act national assembly of zambia. Application of schedule 2 division 6delivery up of legal papers 39. The legal practice council is a national, statutory body established in terms of section 4 of the legal practice act, no 28 of 2014.
An act to repeal and, with certain modifications, reenact the law relating to legal practitioners and bar councils. The office, the fijian government and all employees and agents of the office andor of the fijian government will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage or injury including death however caused whether caused by any negligent or other unlawful act or omission of, by or on the part of the office, the fijian government, or any agent or employee of the office or the fijian government arising. In these rules unless the context otherwise requires. Xxxv of 1973 22nd february, 1973 an act to repeal and, with certain modifications, reenact the law relating to legal practitioners and bar councils. Legal practitioners act vol 4 ch 30 local courts act vol 4 ch 29 local courts amendment act 2008 notaries public and notarial functions amendment act 2009 notaries public and notorial functions act vol 4 ch 35 service of process and execution of judgments act vol 6 ch 79. To ensure that access to legal services becomes a reality for south africans and not just a fraction of its people, the legislature has passed the legal practice act 28 of 2014 lpa. Persons qualified to be admitted as legal practitioners and application for admission.
Government of the republic of zambia client includes any person who, as a principal or on behalf of another, or as a trustee or personal representative, or in any other. Legal practitioners law 2015 revision cayman islands. This act may be called the legal practitioners act, 1879. An act to reenact the legal practitioners act 1962 as amended up to date. However, this act did not amend act 15 of 1995 but rather temporarily suspended sections 791, 2 and 3 until such time as they were reinstated by the minister by notice in the. May 27, 2008 versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. The attorneysgeneral of the states in order of seniority as senior advocates of nigeria and thereafter in order of seniority of enrolment. The legal practitioners act 1967 is repealedschedule section 9 part i. Legal practice act 28 of 2014 south african government. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at.
This act may be cited as the legal practitioners act. In terms of s 120 of the lpa, different provisions of the lpa will come into operation on dates promulgated in the government gazette and, in one instance, after a lapse of a number of years after ch 10 has come into operation. Final papers from the 2017 national symposium on the promise of the declaration of rights under the constitution of zimbabwe combined pdf foreign investment, indigenous communities and the constitutional protection of property rights in zimbabwe. There is an act named the legal practitioners amendment act 6 of 1999 gg 2126. Authority of legal practitioner to act on behalf of person of unsound mind division 8costs disclosure and adjudication 41. In this act unless the context otherwise requires advocate means any legal practitioner duly admitted to practise as an advocate in botswana. This act may be cited as the legal practitioners act, 20, and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by order published in the gazette, appoint. Legal practitioners act 15 of 1995 parliament of namibia. Legal practitioners professional indemnity insurance scheme regulations 1987ceased legal practitioners regulations 1982 ceased legal practitioners regulations 1994 ceased. Legal practitioners law 2015 revision law 9 of 1969 consolidated with laws 11 of 1972, 4 of 1980, 14 of 1982, 33 of 1983, 6 of 1984, 6 of 1986, of 1987, 4 of 1996, 20 of 1998 part, 23 of 2001, 30 of 2002, 22 of 2006, 29 of 2009, 18 of 2011, 19 of 2012and with the legal. Legal profession act alberta queens printer government of alberta. An act made to establish and manage for the nepal bar council preamble.
Legal practitioners act 15 of 1995 namibia legal database. Whereas it is expedient to repeal and, with certain modifications, reenact the law relating to legal practitioners and bar councils and to provide for certain incidental and ancillary matters. Legal practitioners, candidate legal practitioners and juristic entities are required to become fully acquainted with this code and comply with its provisions. The petition is opposed by the law society of botswana. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to legal practitioners whereas it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to legal practitioners in 2certain provinces, and to empower the provincial government of every other province to extend thereto such portions of. Legal profession act chapter l8 table of contents 1 definitions part 1 the law society of alberta the society 2 constitution 3 powers of society 4 legal aid plan the benchers 5 benchers 6 powers of benchers 7 rules of society 8 regulations and bylaws re llps 9 honorary benchers 10 number of benchers 11 lay benchers. Published under the legislation revision and publication act 2002 1 south australia.
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