Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980

Type Public General Act
Publication 1980-08-01
Last updated 2026-03-05
State In force
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[^c8124811]: Definition inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 33

[^c8124821]: Definition inserted (17.3.1993) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(15)(b); S.I. 1993/641, art. 3, Sch.

[^c8124831]: Definition in s. 65(1) repealed (15.8.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 9; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 4, Sch. 2

[^c8124841]: Definitions inserted (17.3.1993) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(15)(c); S.I. 1993/641, art. 3, Sch.

[^c20643481]: S. 65(1): definition of "the 1990 Act" inserted (15.8.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 12(c), 21(2)(3); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2

[^c20664861]: S. 65(1): definition of "the 2007 Act" inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(23)(a) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8124861]: S. 65(1): definition of “registered European lawyer” inserted (22.5.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/121, regs. 1(1), 37(1), Sch. 1 para. 1(12)(a)

[^c8124851]: Definition inserted (17.3.1993) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(15)(d); S.I. 1993/641, art. 3, Sch.

[^c8124871]: Definition in s. 65(1) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(15)(e); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c20664771]: S. 53(6): definition of "unsatisfactory professional conduct" inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 53(6), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8124891]: Words in s. 65(2)(a) added (22.5.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/121, regs. 1(1), 37(1), Sch. 1 para. 1(12)(b)

[^c8124901]: 1873 c.63.

[^c8124911]: Words in s. 65(2)(e) inserted (22.5.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/121, regs. 1(1), 37(1), Sch. 1 para. 1(12)(c)

[^c20664931]: S. 65(5) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(17)(b), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c8124921]: 1978 c.30.

[^c8124931]: The text of s. 66(2), Sch. 5 para. 10, Sch. 7 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c20643801]: Ss. 64CA, 64CB inserted (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398), art. 2, Sch. para. 2(3)

[^c20643701]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(d) inserted (1.6.2003) by Council of the Law Society of Scotland Act 2003 (asp 14), ss. 2(2), 3(2)

[^c20643721]: Sch. 1 para. 3(ba) inserted (1.6.2003) by Council of the Law Society of Scotland Act 2003 (asp 14), ss. 2(3), 3(2)

[^c8124941]: Paras. 6 and 6A substituted for para. 6 by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 7(a)

[^c8124951]: Word repealed by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 7(b), Sch. 4

[^c8124961]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 7(b)

[^c8124981]: Words added by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 7(b)

[^c8124991]: Paras. 7A–7D inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 7(c)

[^c8125001]: Word substituted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 21

[^c8125031]: Sch. 1 para. 11A inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(16); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c8125021]: Sch. 1 para. 11A inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(16); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8125041]: Sch. 1 para. 12 repealed (1.8.1995) by 1995 c. 7, s. 14(2), Sch. 5 (with ss. 9(3)(5)(7), 13, 14(3))

[^c8125061]: Words repealed by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1)(2), Sch. 1 para. 22(a), Sch. 2

[^c8125071]: Words inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 22(a)

[^c8125081]: Sch. 2 para. 4 added by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 22(b)

[^c8125051]: Words substituted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 22(a)

[^c8125091]: Words repealed by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 8(a), Sch. 4

[^c8125111]: Words substituted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 8(b)

[^c8125121]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 34(a)

[^c8125141]: Words substituted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 34(a)

[^c8125151]: Para 1(7) repealed by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 8(c), Sch. 4

[^c8125171]: Sch. 3 para. 2: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/678, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^c20664951]: Sum in Sch. 3 para. 2(2) substituted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 59, 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20652661]: Sch. 3 para. 4(1)(4) modified (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 14

[^c8125201]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 34(c)

[^c22549711]: Sch. 3 para. 1A and cross-heading inserted (22.5.2000) by The European Communities (Lawyer's Practice) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (S.S.I. 2000/121), regs. 1(1), 37(1), Sch. 1 para. 1(13)

[^c22549731]: Sch. 3 para. 1B and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations (S.S.I. 2004/383), {reg. 12}

[^c20652891]: Sch. 3 para. 5 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c20665201]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(1)-(3) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(18), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c20665161]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(1)-(3) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(25) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8125211]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 34(d)

[^c20667201]: Sch. 4 paras. 1-1D substituted (23.11.2007) for Sch. 4 para. 1 by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 58(2), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c8125401]: Words substituted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55, SIF 36:3), s. 24(b)(ii)

[^c20656961]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 2(a) substituted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 58(3), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c8125411]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(a) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(17)(b)(i); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c8125421]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(b) substituted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(17)(b)(ii); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c8125441]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 3 inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(17)(c); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c20657021]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 3 substituted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 58(4), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20657041]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(b) substituted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 58(5)(a), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20657081]: Sch. 4 para. 5(c) substituted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 58(5)(b), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20657121]: Sch. 4 para. 5(d) repealed (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 58(5)(c), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20657211]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 6 substituted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 58(6), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c8125461]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 6 repealed (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1820, arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 65, Pt.IV

[^c20667251]: Sch. 4 paras. 1-1D substituted (23.11.2007) for Sch. 4 para. 1 by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 58(2), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20643131]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c20643151]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c20665251]: Sch. 4 para. 8A repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(26)(a) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20643171]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c8125491]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 35(a)

[^c8125561]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 35(b)

[^c20643181]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c20643191]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c20643201]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c8125611]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 14 substituted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(17)(d); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c20643211]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c8125631]: Sch. 4 para. 14A inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(17)(e); S. I 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c20643221]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c20665271]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 15 substituted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(26)(b) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8125641]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 35(c)

[^c8125661]: Word “or” and para. 16(1)(e) inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 35(c)

[^c8125671]: Sch. 4 para. 16(f)–(h) and word “; or” inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 23(d)

[^c20666281]: Sch. 4 para. 16(f)(g) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(19)(b), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c8125681]: Words inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 23(d)(ii)

[^c8125701]: Words inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 23(d)(iv)

[^c8125721]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 35(c)

[^c8125761]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 17 repealed (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(17)(f)(i), Sch. 9; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c8125771]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 17 inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(17)(f)(ii); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c8125781]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 17 repealed (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(17)(f)(iii), Sch. 9; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c20643231]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c8125801]: Sch. 4 para. 18A inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(17)(g); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c20643241]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c20643251]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c20643261]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c20643271]: Sch. 4 paras. 7-9, 11, 13-15, 18A-22 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2003) by 1990 c. 49, s. 21B(1)(2) (as inserted by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2)(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(9); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2)

[^c20656271]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 23 inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(26)(c)(i) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20666331]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 23 repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(19)(c), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c20656411]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 23(a) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(26)(c)(ii) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20656441]: Sch. 4 para. 23(b) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(26)(c)(iii) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20656481]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 23(c) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(26)(c)(iv) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20667311]: Sch. 4 para. 23(ca)-(ce) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(26)(c)(v) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20656561]: Sch. 4 para. 23(d) substituted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(26)(c)(vi) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20665811]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 25 substituted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(26)(d) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8125811]: Sch. 4 paras. 23–25 added by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 23(e)

[^c8125471]: Sch. 4 Pt. II (paras. 7–22) applied by Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47, SIF 77:2), ss. 31(10), 45, Sch. 4 para. 2

[^c20652901]: Sch. 4 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c8125821]: Sch. 5 repealed (15.8.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74(2), Sch. 9; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 4, Sch. 2

[^c8125841]: 1873 c. 63.

[^c8125851]: 1949 c. 63.

[^c8125861]: 1933 c. 21.

[^c8125871]: Words substituted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 24

[^c8125881]: 1933 c. 21.

[^c8125891]: 1873 c. 63.

[^c8125901]: 1949 c. 63.

[^c8125911]: 1933 c. 21.

[^c8125921]: The text of s. 66(2), Sch. 5 para. 10, Sch. 7 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^key-05467a63f9f9306e1fd9b882e3fd2fd3]: Words in s. 32(2A) renumbered (3.10.2010) by virtue of Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 6), ss. 7(3)(a), 17(3) (with s. 14); S.S.I. 2010/314, art. 4 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2010/316, art. 4)

[^key-85bf027194b3acb8922035043079d55c]: S. 32(2A)(b) added (3.10.2010) by virtue of Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 6), ss. 7(3)(b), 17(3) (with s. 14); S.S.I. 2010/314, art. 4 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2010/316, art. 4)

[^key-8ead945cd980c045f4247f78eb54acbe]: S. 3A(5)(b)(i) substituted (23.3.2011) by The Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (Modification and Consequential Provisions) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/235), arts. 2(1), 3(2)

[^key-1cb2547fe6bb23da1fd4ecc1cfaad13a]: Word in s. 53(2)(c) substituted (23.3.2011) by The Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (Modification and Consequential Provisions) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/235), arts. 2(1), 3(3)

[^key-b00651ffc0e4020b8e90a8d00d178640]: S. 65(1) power to modify conferred (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 125(3)(4), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-7a16fae528119fc98bce2db656358df5]: Sch. 3 para. 1C inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 129(2), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-e67e30f153508a70f6561106fd94871b]: S. 1A inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 131, 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-27b877d486c2893edc9b40c752c3b719]: Sch. 3 para. 5 inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 130(b), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-dec2127bf1221faf16eca7932d4d4705]: Word in s. 43(2)(b) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 128(1)(a)(ii), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-54d567c2491dbd8279576b00b1f2daf7]: Word in s. 43(3)(cc) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 128(1)(b)(i), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-f1657d33c9081089d269b433a1091bb8]: S. 43(2)(aa) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 128(2)(a), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-c71cd620cffcbe983fd32e167922eff7]: S. 43(3)(ca) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 128(2)(b), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-843dba0cce95a91a4fe215f041ec7b22]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 1(2A) renumbered as Sch. 3 para. 1(2A)(a) (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 129(1)(a)(i), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-f96970e5cddda14dbfd4710412c1e29e]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 1(2A)(a) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 129(1)(a)(ii), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-9091ab190ef9d904bb6c5c9332565963]: Words in s. 65(1) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 125(2), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-015a7bcb118a4159d04913d3a5b1266f]: Sch. 3 para. 4(3A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 130(a), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, sch.

[^key-a581333eff6f6cbe35fede2d07d9965a]: S. 53(2)(aa) inserted (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 136(2)(a), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

[^key-d8185fadf06a9ea985580362f9cc01c3]: Word in s. 53(2) repealed (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 136(2)(b), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

[^key-d6ec58e169e98e3ed04e3149e9c97c17]: Words in s. 53(1)(b) substituted (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 139(1)(a), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

[^key-ff70a6145ed75a1006ca2db7e5cf6591]: S. 53(2)(bc) inserted (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 139(1)(b), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

[^key-e2bea0df8df652d7c9e9fcef3712d569]: Words in s. 53(3A) substituted (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 139(1)(c), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

[^key-1fd0ac74c3d88e5f00bb6a49f8ae409a]: Words in s. 53(7C) inserted (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 139(1)(d), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

[^key-a3dd54f4b612c195742c5078bea142f4]: Words in s. 53(9) inserted (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 139(1)(e), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

[^key-8ceb790e1bf448e67cb593522ad1cac7]: S. 9(2) inserted (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 135(1)(c), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

[^key-d98e9bc6d882129522daa0c49731b86d]: S. 9 renumbered as s. 9(1) (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 135(1)(a), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

[^key-49655f800f2612817c4b7ba98aaae659]: Words in s. 9(1) repealed (1.5.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 135(1)(b), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 4(a)

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