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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 LAW PRACTITIONERS ACT 1978
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 1. Short Title
\par 2. Interpretation
\par 
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\par 3. Enrolment
\par 4. Admission of Practitioners
\par 5. Admission Fees
\par 6. The Legal Profession
\par 
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 PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
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\par 7. Complaints of Professional Misconduct
\par 8. Inquiry
\par 9. Additional Powers of Judge
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\par 14. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 Solicitors Bills of Costs
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\par 24. Irregularities
\par 25. Suspension of Trust Accounts
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14763108\charrsid5246204 26. Solicitors F}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10905221\charrsid5246204 idelity}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14763108\charrsid5246204  Guarantee Fund}{
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14763108\charrsid5246204 27. Basic Income of Fund
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14763108\charrsid5246204 29. Investments
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\par 
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\par 33. Cook Islands Law Society
\par 
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\par 34. Appointment of Agents
\par 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2828350 35. Conduct}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3361564\charrsid5246204  of Practitioners
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 36. Penalties
\par 37. Regulations
\par Schedule
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rovision for Regulating the Practice of Law
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 "Barrister" means a person enrolled as a Barrister}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 of the Court and includes any Barrister entitled to practice as such in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 New Zealand;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7151586\charrsid5246204 "Court" means the H}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
igh Court of Raroton}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 ga and includes a Judge thereof;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7160884\charrsid5246204 "Judge" means the Chief Justice of the High C}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ourt or any Judge }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 appointed by the Ch}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ie}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603  Justice to act in his stead;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
"Practising Certificate" means a Certificate issued under this Act or under the Law Practitioners Act 195}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4552302 5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603  of New Zealand;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 "Practitioner" means a person enrolled as a Barrister or Solicitor as the c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 ase may be pursuant to this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Regist}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 rar" means a Registrar of the H}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 igh Court of Rarotonga;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 "Roll" means the Roll of Barristers or the Roll of Solicitors as the case may be kept }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 by the Registrar under this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1864268\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 "Solicitor" means a person enrolled as a Solicitor o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1864268\charrsid5246204 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  the Court pursuant to this Act or any So}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1864268\charrsid5246204 
licitor entitled to practice und}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 er the laws of New Zealand.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1864268\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 PART I }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  ADMISSION TO THE PROFESSION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1864268\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Enrolment}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 (1) The Registrar shall keep in his office a Roll of Barristers of the Court and a Roll of Solicitors of the Court.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1864268\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (2) Upon the making by the Court of an order admitting any person as a Barrister or as a Solicitor and upon payment of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7739072\charrsid5246204 prescribed fee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 , the Registrar shall place the name of that person on the appropriate Roll.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15293701\charrsid5246204 
\par (3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ) The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4552302 C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ourt may at any time make an Order that the name o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391119\charrsid5246204 f any Practitioner be struck off}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 or removed from the Roll, and in such event the Registrar shall forthwith strike the name}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15293701\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 of the Practitioner o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15293701\charrsid5246204 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 f the Roll or remove it from the Roll and make entry of the date and effect of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4391119\charrsid5246204 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rder.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15293701\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
Upon an Order made by the Court that the name of any Practitioner be restored to the Roll, and upon payment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7739072\charrsid5246204  of the prescribed restoration f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ee, the Registrar shall restore the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15293701\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
name of the Practitioner to the Roll and make an entry of the date and effect of the Order accordingly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15293701\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Admission of Practitioners}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15293701\charrsid5246204  (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 1) Every}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4552302  person shall be qualified for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15293701\charrsid5246204 admi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ssion as a Barrister or So}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15293701\charrsid5246204 licitor as
 the case may be who:-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204 
(a) Has been admitted as a Barrister or Solicitor as the case may be pursuant to the laws of New Zealand; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 (b) In the opinion of the Court has passed}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 any suitable examination in law and who}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 has been a Practitioner in law for a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
period not less than three (3) years and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204  who is a fit and proper person to practise law as a Barrister or Solicitor as the case may be.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1798098\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (2) Upon application being made by any candidate for admission in accordance with t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5070567\charrsid5246204 his Section, the Court if}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204  satisf}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ied that the candidate is duly qualified and is of good}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
character and is a fit and proper person to be admitted shall after the candidate has taken the oath as prescribed by this Act make an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5070567\charrsid5246204 O}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rder admitting the ca}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204 ndidate as a Barrister or as a S}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 olicitor of the Court or both as the case may be.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2117721\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13510948\charrsid5246204 (3) Every person bef}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ore he is admitted as a Barrister or Solicitor shall take the oath of allegiance }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13510948\charrsid5246204 and the following oath:-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13510948\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1644520\charrsid5246204 "I ............... swear that I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 will }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13510948\charrsid5246204 truly and honestly conduct myself}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  in the practice of a B
arrister or Solicitor according to the best of my knowledge and ability".
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13510948\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Admission Fees}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204  The H}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 igh Commissioner by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 Order in Executive Council may f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rom time to time prescribe the fees to be paid for admission as a Barrister and as a Solicitor, providin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1644520\charrsid5246204 
g however that such f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 ees may dif}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
ferentiate between Practitioners practising in the Cook Islands on a permanent basis and those practising on a casual or temporary basis.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 T}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 he Legal Profession}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  No person shall act as a Barrister or as a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1183824 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 olicitor in any Court who is not at the time of his so acting duly enrolled as a Barrister or as a Solicitor under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
\par (2) Every person commits an of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 fence against this Section who not being duly enrolled as a Barrister or as a Solicitor under this Act acts as a Barrister or as a Solicitor or h}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8998526 olds himself out as being qualif}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ie}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8998526 d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  to act as a Barrister or as a Solicitor or takes or uses any name, title, addition or description implying or likely to lead any person to believe that he is qualified to so act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (3) Every person shal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 l be deemed to be guilty of prof}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 essional misconduct who acts as an agent in any action or matter or in Court for or on behalf of any person who to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
his knowledge is not duly qualif}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ied and entitled to act as a Barrister or Solicitor.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 PART II }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 Comp}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9579393\charrsid5246204 laints of Professional M}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 isconduct}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 - (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ) Any person may make appl}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 ication to the Registrar of th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 e Court by way of a complaint against the conduct of any Practitioner or any matter}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 relating to any practitioner aut}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 horised}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 to practice in the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 2) Upon receipt of such complaint the Registrar will refer same to the Judge who will cause an investigation to be made of the complaint or matter.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 Inq}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 uir}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 (1) For the purpose of such investigation of any complaint the Judge shall have all powers to obtain all documents and information relev}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 ant to the complaint and shall}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
ave the right of access to the office of the Solicitor and the books, documents, records of the Practitioner.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
\par (2) For the purpose of conducting this investigation the Judge shall in addition to the foregoing have all the powers of a Commission of Inquiry and may if he thinks fit hold a public hearing for the purpose of considering same and 
shall allow the complainant and the Barrister or Solicitor against whom the complaint has }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9579393\charrsid5246204 been made to be represented by C}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 ounsel at such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9579393\charrsid5246204  inquiry}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6910097\charrsid5246204 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1992019\charrsid5246204 
\par 
\par (3) At or after such inquiry the Judge may make such Order as in the circumstances seems to him proper but without limiting the foregoing may:-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329502\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1992019\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1992019\charrsid5246204 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204  Order the Practitioner's }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 name to be struck from the Roll;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1992019\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 (b) Reprimand the Practitioner;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 (c) Order the Practitioner to rectify the matter which }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 is the subject of the complaint;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 (d) Order the Practitioner to pay costs i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 
n connection with the complaint;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 (e) Order the Compl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5327494\charrsid5246204 
ainant to pay costs of the P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 ractitioner in connection }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371266\charrsid5246204 with the complaint.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988604\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 Additional Powers of Judg}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1267633\charrsid5246204 - (1) In}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
 addition to the foregoing powers the Jud}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ge may make an order striking the name of the Practitioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
 off the Roll upon the grounds:-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 (a) That he has been convicted }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 
of a crime involving dishonesty;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 (b) That in the opinion of the Judge the Practitioner has been guilty of misconduct in his professi
onal capacity or of conduct unbecoming a Barrister or Solicitor and by reason thereof is not a fit and pr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 oper person to practice as such;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
(c) That in the opinion of the Judge the Practitioner has been guilty of grave impropriety and by reason }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 thereof is not a fit and proper person to practise as a Barrister or a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3413400 s a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204  Solicitor as the case may be.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (2) In any such proceedings the Practiti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6381011\charrsid5246204 oner in question shall have }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8537113\charrsid5246204 full opportunity}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  of being heard in his own defence and of employing Counsel to act on his behalf.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 10.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Interim Suspension}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  (1) At any time after pro}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8537113\charrsid5246204 fessional misconduct has been sh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172845\charrsid5246204 own to the J}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
udge against any Practitioner under this Act the Judge may without giving any notice to the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Practitioner make an }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 order that he be suspended f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rom practice as a Barrister or as a Solicitor or both until the charge}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204  has been heard and disposed of.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 
\par (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  The Practitioner in respect of whom any interim suspension order is made under this Section may at any time apply to the Judge for revocation of the order and the Judge may}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 grant or refuse any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 
 such application as he thinks f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 it.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 11.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Costs and Expenses}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 - (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
1) After the hearing of any application or enquiry under this Act the Judge may make such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7292362 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9133757 rder as to the payment o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 f costs as he thinks fit.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 2) After the hearing of any application or enquiry under this Act the Judge may order the Practitioner to make reinstatement to any person who has suffered loss by the action}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 or inactio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 n of any Practitioner and such sh}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 all be a debt due by the Practitioner to the person to whom it is ordered to be paid and shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 be recoverable in any Court or competent jurisdiction.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Evidence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12605965 - (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 ) T}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 he }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5384044 J}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 udge may by notice in writing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 require any person to attend and give evidence before him at the hearing of any applicati
on or enquiry under this part of the Act and to produce all books or documents in that person's custody or under his control relating to the subject matter of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 
 any such application or enquiry.
\par 
\par (2) Witnesses and Counsel shall have the same privileges and amenity in relation to applications and enquiries under this Act as they would if they }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16541138\charrsid5246204 were }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 proceedings in a Court of Law.
\par 
\par (3) The Judge }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8086245\charrsid5246204 may from time to time make rules in respect of hearing a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6435839\charrsid5246204 nd determination of application}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8086245\charrsid5246204  and enquiries under this part of the Act and insofar as rules are not herein provided.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 Appeals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
 - (1) An appeal against any Order or Decision of the Judge shall subject to Subsection (2) hereof lie to the Supreme Court of New Zealand at the instance of the Practitioner the person to whom the order or decision relates.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6910097\charrsid5246204 (2) S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 uch appeal shall not be by way of re-hearing but shall lie on questions of law only.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5468822\charrsid5246204 PART III -}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
 PROFESSIONAL CHARGES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
\par 14}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444752\charrsid5246204 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Solicitor's Bills of Costs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11939887 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14093568  W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 here a Solicitor has transacted any business for any person whether in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283054\charrsid5246204 any Court or not or has or may h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
ave a claim for costs against any person the Judge may make an order for the delivery by the Solicitor of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
a full itemised Bill of Costs a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 nd for the delivery of or other}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
wise in relation to any Deeds, documents or papers in his possession, custody or power.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 Ag}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 reements for Costs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  A Solicitor may not in writing agree with any client as to the amount or manner of payment of costs for the whole or any part of any future services either}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
by gross sum or by commission percentage salary or otherwise provided that if the Judge considers the Agreement to be fair and reasonable then he may sanction the making of such Agreement.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 16.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Costs chargeable}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  Any costs charged by }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 any Solicitor or Barrister shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  in the opinion of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7622407\charrsid5246204 C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
ourt be fair and reasonable having regard to overheads of the Practitioner, the work done for the client and to all relevant matters based upon circ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
umstances pertaining in the Cook Island}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 s.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 17.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Scale of Fees}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  The Judge may from}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7502909  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 time to time or the Assembl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
y may by Regulation set down a scale of fees to be applicable in the Cook Islands relating to any transaction or any class of transaction and if such order is made then it shall be an offence for a So}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 licitor or Barrister to charge in excess}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  of the amount so laid down.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 18.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Recovery of Costs}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204  (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  No action shall be brought to recover any costs due to a Solicitor or Barrister until one (1) month after the date on which a Bill has been delivered to the person
 against whom judgement is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 sought such Bill to be signed by the Solicitor or one of the partners in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 the case of a f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 irm of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7502909 S}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 olicitors.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 2) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Act, the Judge may on the application of any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13203849\charrsid5246204 S}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 olicitor authorise him to commence or proceed with an action for the recovery of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204  any costs upon proof}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  that there is reasonable cause for believing the person chargeable for the costs is about to leave the Cook }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15805736\charrsid5246204 I}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 slands or has done or is about to do any other act which would tend to prevent or delay the Solicitor from obtaining payment.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7044355\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (3) In any proceedings to recover costs by a Solicitor it shall be a defence that the provisions of Sections 17 and 1}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12349428\charrsid5246204 8}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  of the Act have not been complied with in which case the Judge}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 may award a reasonable sum in lieu of the costs claimed and may award costs to the defendant.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 19.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Taxation of Costs}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 where an application for taxation of any Bill of Costs is made then if more than one}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 tent}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 h (1/10) of the Bill is taxed off the Solicitor shall pay the costs of taxation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5199509\charrsid5246204 . O}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 therwise the party chargeable shall pay the costs of the taxation.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 PART IV }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  TRUST ACCOUNTS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 20.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Trust Accounts}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  (1) All}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  money received by a Solicitor for or on behalf o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10098171 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 any person shall be held by him exclusively for that person to be paid to that person or as he directs and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
until it is so paid all such money shall be paid into a Bank to a general or separate Trust Account of that Solicitor.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par (2) No such money shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  be a
vailable for the payment of the debts of any other creditor of the Solicitor nor shall such money be liable to be attached or taken in execution under the order or process of any Court at the instance of any such creditor nor shall such money be available
 for any other purpose save for the purpose which the Solicitor has received the money.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 21.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Trust Receipts}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  Upon receiving any }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5199509\charrsid5246204 T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rust monies the Solicitor sh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 all for}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5199509\charrsid5246204 hwith issue a T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
rust Account receipt setting out cle}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 arly the purpose for which the f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 unds are lodged with him such r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 eceipt to be issued within two (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 2) days of receipt of the money.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 22.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Audit of Trust Account}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  (1) Within ten (10}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ) days of the last day o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 each month the Solicitor or firm practising}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 shall forward to an Accountant authorised to audit Tru}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 st Accounts a list of balances held}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  by him on trust for clients together with a Reconciliation of suc}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 h amount with his B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ank Account.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (2) Every Solicitor shall be required to have his books papers and accounts audited not less than }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid14100425 four (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10290474\charrsid14100425 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid14100425 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14100425 [sic] }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 times each year by an Auditor approved under this Act for such purpose.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (3) The Judge may at any time without giving any reason for so doing order any approved Auditor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980309\charrsid5246204 
 to audit the books, papers and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  accounts of any Solicitor and on completion of such audit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 the Auditor shall report in writing to the Judge.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 23.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Auditors}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  (1) The Judge may f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rom time to time approve Auditors for the purpose of audi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 ting Solicitors Trust Accounts.
\par 
\par (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  The Auditor shall within one (1) month of the end of each financial year (i.e. 31st March), report to the Judge}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 as to his audit provided however that i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10290474 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 the Auditor finds any irregularity in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rust Account he shall immediately advise the Judge thereof.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (3) Every Solicitor practising shall be obliged t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 o pay the Auditor of his Trust }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Account his reasonable fees for so doing and in the event of any dispute as to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11233651 fee payable to the Auditor it shall}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  be settled by the Judge.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 4) The Auditor shall be subject to the obligation not to divulge otherwise then as prescribed by this Act any matter of which he shall be informed in the course of audit.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 24.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Irregularities}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 (1) when the Auditor has reason to believe there is any irregularity in a Solicitor's Trust Account he shall immediately cause an investigation to be made and for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 this purpose shall have access to all papers, documents, books of the Solicitor and any Bank Account and the records of the Bank.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (2) The results of any such investigation where irregularities are shown to exist shall immediately be reported to the Judge.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 25.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 Suspens}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ion of Trust Accounts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204 - (1}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422479\charrsid5246204 ) Where the Judge is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11233651 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422479\charrsid5246204 atisfied th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ere}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422479\charrsid5246204 is}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5255598\charrsid5246204  re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 asonab}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
le cause to think that the Solicitor has }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 been guilty of thef}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
t of money entrusted to a Solicitor has been stolen by his servant or agent or there is any irregularity or defalcation in the Trust Account the Judge may order the Banker holding the Trust Account to pay all monies held in the Trust Acc}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 ount to the Court and such cash }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
payment shall be a complete discharge of the liability of the Bank and in respect of that money.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 2) where the Judge is satisfied that any Solicitor is unable to administer a Trust Account owing to physical or mental disability, death, adjudication as a bankrupt, having}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204  his name struck f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422479\charrsid5246204 rom the roll}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  or been suspe}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422479\charrsid5246204 nded from practice or has ceased}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 to practice and has neglected to deal with or wind up his Trust Account after reasonable notice has been}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
given to him may order that any money entrusted to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431804\charrsid5246204  that Solicitor be paid to the C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
ourt and any such payment shall be discharged}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 if the Bank has liability for same.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 PART V }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  SOLICITORS FIDELITY GUARANTEE FUND
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 26.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 Solicitors Fi}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 delit}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 y}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  Guarantee Fund}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  (1) A fund to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204  be known as th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 licitors Fidelity}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  G}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732124 uarantee Fund which fund shall b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
e the property of the Court and shall be held in Trust for the purposes hereinafter appearing is hereby established.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par (2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ) The Fund shall be administered by a Trustee who shall be appointed by the Chief Justice.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 27.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Basic income of the Fund}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 Interest shall be payable on all Trust Accounts }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5070501\charrsid5246204 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 n the Coo}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 Islands established in the name of or by any Barrister or Solicitor practising in the Cook Islands and the interest payable shall be paid calendar monthly to the Solicitors Fidelity Guarantee Fund.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 28.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Levies}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 Levies may be made on all Barristers and Sol}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10046037\charrsid5246204 icitors practising in the Cook I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 slands of a sum to be paid}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204  annually into the Solicitors F}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 idelity Guarantee Fund}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14296791\charrsid5246204  and the amount of such levy (if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  any) is to be set annually by the Judge.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 29.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Investments}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 ) M}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 oney in the Sol}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10046037\charrsid5246204 icitors Fidelity Guarantee Fund}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10046037\charrsid5246204 may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
be invested at the discretion of the Trustee and all expenses in relation to investment advise thereon be charged against the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 und.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par (2) The T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rustee of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 Fund}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  may 
enter into Contract}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  of insurance with any person carrying on fidelity }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 insurance business in the Cook I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
slands, New Zealand or elsewhere and may enter into any such contracts of insurance in relation to Solicitors generally or in relation to any Solicitor or Solicitors named therein. No claimant against the fund shall have any right of action against an ins
urance company so employed.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 30.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Expenditure}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4214253 - (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 ) From the Fund there shall f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10046037\charrsid5246204 rom time to time be paid}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  out }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 as required:-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (a) The amount of all claims including costs all}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 owed or established against the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16737511 F}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 und as hereinafter provided;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 All legal expenses incurred in defending }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 claims made against the Fund or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  otherwise incu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 rred in rel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4149771\charrsid5246204 ation to the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6365500 F}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4149771\charrsid5246204 und}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (c) All premiums }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
payable in respect of contracts }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 of insurance entered i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603 nto by the Trustee for the Fund;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603  All refunds made to Solicitors;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9648709\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12151762\charrsid5246204 (e) The expenses i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 nvolved in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14098603  the administration of the Fund;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12151762\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12151762\charrsid5246204 ) Any other money payable i}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 n respect of the Fund which is in the opinion of the Judge just and proper to be so paid.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12151762\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (2) Authority for payment from the Fund shall be given by the Trustee or by the Judge provided that where any person is}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12151762\charrsid5246204  interested in payments so made he shall be entitled to be represented and to make submissions in relation thereto.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12151762\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680428\charrsid5246204 (3) The accounts of the Fund shall be audited annually by Registered Accountant appointed for the purpose by the Legislative Assembly of the Cook Islands.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12151762\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680428\charrsid5246204 
\par 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680428\charrsid5246204 Claims Against the Fund}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680428\charrsid5246204 
 - (1) The Judge may receive or settle any claim against the Fund at any time after the commi
ssion of the theft or defalcation in respect of which the claim arose but no action shall commence in relation to the Fund unless and until the claimant has exhausted all relevant rights of action and other legal remedies against the defaulting Solicitor 
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10438115\charrsid5246204 or any other person in respect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680428\charrsid5246204  of the loss suffered by him.
\par 
\par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3428963\charrsid5246204 
In any proceedings or claims against the Fund the Trustee shall be represented by Counsel and shall be entitled to claim all the defences that the defaulting Solicitor would have had.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2389997\charrsid5246204 
 Nothing in this procedure shall prevent the Judge from sitting to determine the claims upon the Fund.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680428\charrsid5246204 
\par 
\par (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  On payment out of the Fund the Trustee shall be subrogated to the extent that payment of all the rights and remedies of the claimant against the Solicitor in
 relation to whom the claim arose or in the event of the death or insolvency or other disability of the Solicitor against his personal representative.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2389997\charrsid5246204 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3428963\charrsid5246204 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  In the event that there is insufficient money in the Fund to meet any claim, the Judge may at his di
scretion levy all Barristers and Solicitors in practice to make up the shortfall or do whatever in his opinion is necessary to make up the shortfall including if necessary a Petition to the Legislative Assembly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3428963\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 32.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Investigation of Solicitors}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2638081\charrsid5246204  (1) On}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3428963\charrsid5246204 eceipt of any complaint where there is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  reason
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2638081\charrsid5246204 able cause to believe that any B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
arrister or Solicitor has been guilty of theft or any improper conduct or where there is reasonable cause to believe that money entrusted to a Solicitor has been stolen by his servant or agent or where the Solicitor is unable owing to any physical or ment
al disability to properly administer his Trust Account or where the Barrister or Solicitor has died or has been adjudic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2638081\charrsid5246204 ated bankrupt or been struck off}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  the roll or suspended from practice t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2638081\charrsid5246204 hen the Judge may if in his}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  opinion it is expedient to do so take possession of any ledgers, books of accounts, records, deeds and any other docum}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3428963\charrsid5246204 ents belonging to the Solicitor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  or in his possession or under his control in the course of his practice.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3428963\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (2) Every person having }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14100425 pssession }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14308185\charrsid14100425 [sic]}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9051068\charrsid14100425  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid14100425 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1274348 control of any such ledgers, b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ooks of account, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9051068 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ecords, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1274348 D}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 eeds or other documents who re}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3428963\charrsid5246204 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14373177 uses or fai}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
ls without lawful justification to yield them up commits an offence against this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3428963\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7961098\charrsid5246204 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  The Judge}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13856327\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 may at any time issue a warrant empowering any ledgers, books of account, records, Deeds or ot}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13856327\charrsid5246204 
her documents required by this S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ection to be obtained from any premises. Upon}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
receipt of any ledgers, books of accounts, records, deeds or any other documents under this Section the Judge shall forthwith serve on the Solicitor a Notice giving particulars of documents received and the date of receipt.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 4) The reasonable expenses in 
carrying out the powers of investigation under this Section shall be recoverable from the Solicitor but also claimable from the Fund in the absence of recovery from the Solicitor in question.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (5) The Judge may at any time appoint any person to examine the accounts and records of any Solicitor to furnish him a confidential report as to any irregularity in such accounts}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 or as to any other matter relating to the conduct of the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204  Solicitors practice. Every such appointment made under this Section shall be in writing signed by the Judge. For the purpose of conducting this enquiry the person so }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9723687\charrsid5246204 appointed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204 shall have }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9723687\charrsid5246204 the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204  powers of a Commission of Inquiry.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204 PART VI - THE COOK ISLANDS LAW SOCIETY}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204 
\par 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204 Cook Islands Law Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204  - (1) the Cook Islands Law Society which may consist o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204  any Practitioner practising in the Cook Islands on a regular or casual basis is hereby established.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6886379\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204 (2) The members of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14373177 S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204 
ociety shall regulate and conduct their own affairs as they may think fit and may exercise}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6886379\charrsid5246204  the powers conferred on it by this Act.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493862\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6886379\charrsid5246204 
\par (3) T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4861511\charrsid5246204 he Society shall h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ave the functions and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6886379\charrsid5246204 
powers of providing for the welfare of the prof}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ession in the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4861511\charrsid5246204 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  without limiting the generality o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 f the foregoing the f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 unction}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6493812  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 of the Society sh}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 all be to promote and encourage proper conduct }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3355745\charrsid5246204 amongst the members of the lega}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6910097\charrsid5246204 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 profession, to suppress illegal dishonourable improper practices, to preserve and maintain the dignity and status of the legal profession, to provide opportuni}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
ties of the acquisition and dif}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
fusion of legal knowledge to consider, to suggest amendments of law and to provide means for the amicable settlement of professional differences and generally to protect the interests of the legal profession and the interest of the public in relati}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3355745\charrsid5246204 on to legal matters and to do al}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
l things that appear to the Society to be necessary or beneficial to the profession or its members or to the Cook Islands generally including if necessary the establishment of a benevolent fund for employees, mainten}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 ance of law libraries, the furth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6910097\charrsid5246204 era}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
nce of legal education, the representation o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 f practitioners at overseas conf}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
erences and the assistance of universities or other lawful authorities teaching law.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 T}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 o this end the Society may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 elect officers and a committee f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rom time to time.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 PART VII }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  APPOINTMENT OF AGENTS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 34.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Appointment of Agents}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 - (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4214253 1}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3355745\charrsid5246204 ) It shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 be compulsory for every person permanently practising as a Solicitor on his own account to appoint a Statutory agent.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 2) The purpose of this Statutory agent, who shall be 
appointed under a Power of Attorney acceptable to the Judge, shall be to act in relation to the practice of any Solicitor who shall be unable for any reason to conduct his practice whether through absence from the Cook }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6493812 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 slands or otherwise.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (3) The Solicitor giving the Power of Attorney in question may at any time with the approval of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
he Judge by the execution of a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5707767 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 resh Power of Attorney acceptable to the Judge change his Attorney.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (4) The Attorney so appointed may act in lieu of the Practitioner giving the Pow}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 er of Attorney provided that bef}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ore any act is done pursuant to the Power of Attorney an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 order of the Judge be obtained.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 5) After such order is obtained the donee under the Power of Attorney may do all things includi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
ng operate the Practitioner's T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 rust Account as i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8008975 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 he were the Practitioner giving the power.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 PART VIII }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204  PROF}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ESSIONAL ETHICS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 35.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 C}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 onduct of Practitioners}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  (1) Every Barrister and So}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 licitor practising in the Cook I}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 slands shall at all times adopt the International Code of Ethics which }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5596235 C}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ode is Scheduled to this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid687544\charrsid5246204 (2) All}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  Practitioners practising in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid687544\charrsid5246204  Cook I}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 slands shall abide by and be bound by the Code of Ethics published from time }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 to time by the New Zealand Law S}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ociety insofar as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 hey are applicable to the Cook I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 slands and with the necessary consequential amendments.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (3) 1f at any time there should be any dispute}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7479329\charrsid5246204  as to the manner in which the Code of E}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 thics}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204  published by the New Zealand L}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 aw }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9776720 S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ociety a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 pplies to the Cook Islands it shall be the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  responsibility of the Barrister or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9776720 S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
olicitor affected to apply to the Judge for a ruling on this question.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par (4) The Judge shall k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 eep a Register of all his rulings on this question and such rulings shall be deemed to be part of the Code of Ethics published by the New Zealand Law Society for}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 the purposes of the conduct of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 practice}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  in the Cook Islands.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
It shall be competent for the Judge at any time on the application of any Solicitor to direct that having regard to the special circumstances of the cook Islands any of the eth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
ical rules, the International L}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 aw }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9776720 S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ociety}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204  or the New Zealand Law Society shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 be waived either in relation to any particular event or circumstances or generally.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 PART IX}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  MISCELLANEOUS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 36.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Penalties}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204  For any off}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ence committed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204  against this Act the penalty shall}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  be a fine not exceeding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7479329\charrsid5246204  two thousand dollars ($2,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 000.00)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 37.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 Regulations}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  (1) The }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4615664 H}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 igh }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4615664 C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
ommissioner, by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4615664 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
rder in Executive Council, may from time to time make all such regulations as are deemed necessary or expedient for the purpose of giving full effect to this Act and for the due administration thereof.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  All regulations ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 de under this section sh}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 al}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 l be laid bef}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
ore the Legislative Assembly by the Minister of Justice within twenty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 eight days o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 f the date of the making thereof}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 if the Assembly is then in session, and, if not, shall be laid before the Assembly within twenty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 eight days after
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7479329\charrsid5246204  the date of the commencement of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  the next ensuing session.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6503556\charrsid5246204 _________
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6503556\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9054144\charrsid5246204 SCHEDULE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 International Code of Ethics
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
Adopted at Oslo on 25th July, 1956 and amended by the General Meeting of the International Bar Association at Mexico City, 29th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15999030\charrsid5246204  July, 1964.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 This Code of Int
ernational Ethics in no way is intended to supersede existing national or local rules of legal ethics or those which may from time to time be adopted.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 A lawyer shall not only discharge the duties imposed upon him by his own national or local rules, but he shall also endeavour when handling a case of an international character to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 adhere to the rules of this Code subject necessari}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 ly to the rules existing in those}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  other countries in which he is active.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 A lawyer shall at all}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  times maintain the honour and dignity of his profession. He shall, in his practice as well as in his private life, abstain from any behaviour which may tend to discredit }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13965104 the profession of which he is a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  member.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 A lawyer shall preserve independence in t
he discharge of his professio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 nal duty. A lawyer, practising }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
on his own account or in partnership where permissible, shall not engage in any other business or occupation if by doing so he may cease to be independent.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 A lawyer shall treat his professiona
l colleagues with the utmost courtesy and fairness.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 A lawyer who undertakes to render assis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6898361 tance to a foreign colleague sha}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ll always keep in mind that his fo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477938 reign colleague has}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 to depend on him to a much larger extent than in the case}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 of another lawyer of the same country. Therefore hi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 s responsi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
bility is much greater, both when giving advice and when handling a case. For this reason it is improper for a lawyer to accept a case unless he can handle it promptly and with due competence, without undue interfer
ence by the pressure of other work. To the fees in these cases Rule 19 applies.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
Except where the law or custom of the country concerned otherwise requires, any oral or written commu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13127209 nication between lawyers shall i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16653346 
n principle be accorded a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  confidential character as far as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 the Court is concerned, unless}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  certain promises or acknowledgements are made therein on behalf of a client.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
A lawyer shall always maintain due respect towards the Court. A l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 awyer shall without fear defend }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 the int
erests of his client and without regard to any unpleasant consequences to himself or to any other person.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 A lawyer shall never knowingly give to the Court incorrect information or advice which is to his knowledge contrary to the law.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 It shall be consi
dered improper for a lawyer to communicate about a particular case directly with any person whom he knows to be represented in that case by another lawyer without the latter's consent.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
It is contrary to the dignity of a lawyer to resort to advertisement.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
A lawyer should never solicit business and he should never consent to handle a case unless at the direct request of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 party concerned. However, it is proper for a lawyer to handle a case which is assigned to him by a competent body, or which is fo
rwarded to him by another lawyer or for which he is engaged in any other manner permissible under his local rules or regulations.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 10. A lawyer shall at all times give his client a candid opinion on any case. He shall render his assistance with scrupulous 
care and diligence. This applies also if he is assigned as counsel for an indigent person.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 A lawyer shall at any time be free to refuse to handle a case, unless it is assigned to him by a competent body.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (See 21) A lawyer should only withdraw from a case during}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 its course for good cause, and if po}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 ssible in such a manner that the client's interes}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 ts are not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 adversely af}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 fected.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 The loyal defence of a client's case may never cause an advocate to be other than perfectly candid, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
subject to any right or privileg}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 e to the contrary which hi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 s clients choose him to exercise}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10161761\charrsid5246204 , or knowingly to g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 o against the law.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 
\par 11. A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  lawyer shall when in the client}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid658311 's interest endeavour to reach a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  solution by settlement out of Court rather than }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8676969\charrsid5246204 start leg}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 al proceedings. A lawyer should never stir up litigation.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1247540\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 12. A lawy}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4214253 er should not acquire financial}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 interest in the subject matter of a case which he is conducting. Neither should he, directly or indirectly, acquire property about which litigation is pending before the Court in w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid658311 hich h}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 e practises.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1247540\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 13}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1247540\charrsid5246204 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  A lawyer should not represent}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204  conflicting interests in litigat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8480688 ion an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8349917 d should only do s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 o in other matters where he considers to do so is in the best interests of both clients and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204  they do no
t object. This also applies to al}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 l members of a firm or partnership of lawyers.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 
\par 14. A lawyer should never disclose, unless lawfully ordered to do so by the Court or as required by statute, what has been communicated to him in his capacity as lawyer, even 
after he has ceased to be the client's counsel. This duty extends to his partners, to junior lawyers assisting him and to his employees.
\par 
\par 15. In pecuniary matters a lawyer shall be most punctual and diligent. He should never mingle funds of others with his own and he should at al}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15430488 l}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204  times b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15430488 e able to refund money h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 e holds for others.
\par 
\par He shall not retain money he received for his client for longer than is absolutely necessary.
\par 
\par 16. A lawyer may require that a deposit is made to cover his expenses, but the deposit should be in accordance with the estimated amount of his charges and the probable expenses and labour required.
\par 
\par 17. A lawyer shall never forget that he should put first
 not his right to compensation for his services, but the interest of his client and the exigencies of the administration of justice. His right to ask for a deposit or to demand payment for his services failing which he may withdraw from a case or refuse t
o handle it, should never be exercised at a moment on which the client or prospective client may be unable to find other assistance in time to prevent irreparable damage being done.
\par 
\par The lawyer's fee should, in the absence of non-applicability of official s
cales, be fixed on a consideration of the amount involved in the controversy and the interest of it to the client, the time and labour involved and all other personal and factual circumstances of the case.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 18. A contract for a contingent fee, where sancti
oned by the law or by professional rules and practice, should be reasonable under all circumstances of the case, including the risk and uncertainty of the compensation and subject to supervision of a Court as to its reasonableness.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 (See 21)
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 19. A lawyer who engages a foreign colleague to advise on a case or to co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 operate in handling it, is responsible for the payment of the latter's charges}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 except express agreement to the contrary. When a lawyer directs a client to a foreign colleague he is n
ot responsible for the payment of the latter's charges, but neither is he entitled to a share of the fee of this foreign colleague.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 20. No lawyer should permit his professional services or his name to be used in any way which would make it possible for pe
rsons to practise law who are not legally authorised to do so. No lawyer shall delegate to a legally unqualified perso}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 n not in his employ and control }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 any functions which are by the law of custom of the country in which he practises only to be performed by a qualified lawyer.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 21. NOTE: The Ethics Committee of the New Zealand Law Society has drawn attention to qualifications in regard to the followin}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 g paragraphs of the above code:-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 10. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  In N}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13921634 ew Zealand a practitioner may not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 
 without good cause refuse to accept any instructions in his field of practice subject however to payment of a proper fee and his commitments.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin720\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 18. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10780664\charrsid5246204 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204  Contracts for contingency fees are}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6910097\charrsid5246204  not sanctioned in N}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 ew Zealand}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2120529\charrsid5246204 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6232571 ----------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4214253\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4214253\charrsid5246204 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri4\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin4\lin0\itap0\pararsid6232571 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2043914\charrsid5246204 This Act is administered in the Justice Department.
\par }}