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Short Title and commencement \par 2. Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 P}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 ART I \par ADMISSION TO THE PROFESSION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 3. Admission of practitioners \par 4. Application for admission \par 5. Enrolment \par 6. Certificate of enrolment \par 7. Admission fees \par 8. The legal profession accounts \par 9. Practitioner may sue for and recover costs \par 10. Practitioner deemed an officer of the Court \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 PART II}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par PRACTISING CERTIFICATES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16393613 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 11. Practitioner not to practise without}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 practising certificate \par 12. Issue and currency of practising certificates \par 13. Temporary practising certificate \par 14. 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Appeals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16393613 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 PART IV \par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 TRUST ACCOUNTS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 22. Application \par 23. Trust accounts \par 24. Trust receipts \par 25. Audit of trust accounts \par 26. Auditors \par 27. Irregularities \par 28. Suspension of trust \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16393613 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 PART V \par COOK ISLANDS SOCIETY LAW \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 29. The Law Society \par 30. Qualifications for membership \par 31. Other members \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16393613 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 32. Resignation \par 33. Council of the Law Society \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 34. Committees and delegation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 35. Other officers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16393613 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 PART VI}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 FIDELITY GUARANTEE FUND}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776872\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 \par 36. Interpretation \par 37. Application of this Part \par 38. 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Council may enter into contracts of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 insurance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par 54. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 Application of insurance moneys}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par 55. Council may refund contributions in certain}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 cases}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par 56. 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Code of ethics \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2178831\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2178831 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 PART VIII \par MISCELLANEOUS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2178831\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 58. Taxation of charges \par 59. Scale of fees \par 60. Application of Act \par 61. Offences and penalty \par 62. Incorporation \par 63. Chief Justice not disqualified \par 64. Regulations \par 65. Act to bind the Crown \par 66. Transitional \par 67. Consequential amendments and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2178831\charrsid2194747 repeals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2178831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 Schedule \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2178831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9459283 ---------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2178831\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393613\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2178831 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2178831\charrsid2194747 1993-94, No. 15 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2178831\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9459283 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 An Act to make provision for regulating the}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2178831\charrsid2194747 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 practise of law \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2178831\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2178831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (20 January 1994 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2178831\charrsid2194747 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in Session assembled and by the authority of the same as follows:- \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11089754\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 1.}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Short Title and commencement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) This Act may be cited as th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11089754\charrsid2194747 e Law Practitioners Act 1993-94.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11089754\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) This Act shall come into force on the 1st day of March 1994.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4410822\charrsid2194747 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Interpretation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:- \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4410822\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Audit}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means such financial investigations as shall be determined from time to time by the Society, in consultation with the Chief Justice; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4410822\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Barrister}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means a person enrolled as a barrister only; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4410822\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Barrister and solicitor}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means a person enrolled as a barrister and solicitor of the Court; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4410822\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4410822\charrsid2194747 Commonwealth}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4410822\charrsid2194747 means the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 British Commonwealth of Nations, and includes Hong Kong}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2716947 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4410822\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Court}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means the High Court of, the Cook Islands; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 Council}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 means the Council of th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 e Cook Islands Law Society; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Permanent resident}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means a person who has the status of a permanent resi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 dent, pursuant to the provisions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 of the Entry Reside}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 nce and Departure Act 1971-72;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Practising certificate}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means a certificate issued under Sections 12 or 13 of this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Practitioner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means, subject to Part IV, a person enrolled as a barrister and solicitor or as a barrister only pursuant to this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Registrar}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means a registrar or deputy registrar of the High Court; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Roll}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means the roll of barristers and solicitors, and of barristers, kept by the Registrar pursuant to this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Society}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means the Cook Islands Law Society established pursuant to this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8267028 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Taxed}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14946439 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 in relation to a practitioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s bill of costs means assess ed as to fairness and reasonableness, having regard to the reasonable overheads of the practitioner, the degree of difficulty and the magnitude of the work done, the level of experience and expertise of the practitioner, and all relevant matters based upo n the prevailing circumstances. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 PART}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 I \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 ADMISSION }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 TO THE PROFESSION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8267028\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Admission of practitioners}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - Every person shall be qualified for admission as a barrister and solicitor, or as a barrister only, as the case may be who - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) has attained the age of 21 years; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) is a fit and proper person to practise law and has either, - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (i) been admitted as a barrister or solicitor, or both, as the case may be, pursuant to the laws of New Zealand or Australia, or , of any other country of the Commonwealth whic h may from time to time be named by Order of the Minister after consultation with the Chief Justice; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (ii) in the opinion of the Chief Justice, passed any suitable examination in law and who, while not having been admitted as a barrister or solicitor or both, demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of law; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) is - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (i) Ordinarily resident in the Cook Islands; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6845491 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (ii) A person who is not ordinarily resident in the Cook Islands but, in the opinion of the Chief Justice, has demonstrated a sound knowledge of Cook Islands law. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6845491\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Application for}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid13444679 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 admission}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) Every application for admission shall be by application to the Chief Justice, and forthwith up}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 o}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 n the filing thereof the Registrar shall deliver a copy to the Council which may require the applicant to appear before it for the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 purpose of an interview. The Council shall, after makin g or causing to be made such enquiries into the character, qualifications and experience of the applicant as it shall deem necessary, forward to the Chief Justice a confidential report regarding the suitability or otherwise of such applicant for admission , and if such confidential report is adverse to the applicant, communicate the contents thereof to the applicant. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Upon application for admission being made under the provisions of subsection (1), and after considering the confidential report of the Cou ncil (if any), and upon proof to his satisfaction of the qualification and suitability of the applicant, and upon production of such testimonials as to character as may be required, the Chief Justice, unless cause to the contrary is shown, shall by writin g under his hand, admit the applicant to practise as either a barrister and solicitor or as a barrister only, upon such term}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 s and conditions that he thinks }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 fit and shall inform the Registrar accordingly. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) Where any applicant is dissatisfied with the content of any report made by the Society pursuant to subsection (2), he may apply to the Chief Justice for a review of the report. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Enrolment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) The Registrar shall keep in his office a roll of barristers and solicitors and of barristers of the Court. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Upon the admission of any person to practise and upon payment of the prescribed fee the Registrar shall place the name of that person on the appropriate roll. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) The Court may at anytime make an order, upon just cause being shown, that the name of a ny practitioner be struck off from the roll, and in such event the Registrar shall forthwith strike the name of the practitioner off the roll and make entry of the date and effect of the order. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) Upon an order made by the Court that the name of any prac titioner be restored to the roll, and upon payment of the prescribed fee, the Registrar shall restore the name of the practitioner to the roll and make an entry of the date and ef}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 fect of the order accordingly.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid13444679 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Certificate of enrolment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - The Registrar shall grant a certificate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 of enrolment in the prescribed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 form under the seal of the Court to any person who has been enrolled. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Admission fees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - The Queen}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s Representative may from time to time by Order in Executive Council prescribe the fees to be paid on application for admission. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 The legal profession}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) No person shall act in the Cook Islands as a barrister and solicitor or barrister whether in the High Court or the Court of Appeal or otherwise who is not at the time of his or her so acting duly enrolled under this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) No person shall act in New Zealand or elsewhere as a barrister and solicitor or barrister appearing before the High Court or Court of Appeal of the Cook Islands when any such Court is sitting in New Zealand or elsewhere, unless such barrister and soli citor or barrister (as the case may be) has been instructed by the holder of a current practising certificate issued pursuant to this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be lawful for any person enrolled to practise in all the Courts of the Cook Islands, and e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 very such person shall have all}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 the powers, privileges, duties and responsibilities that barristers and solicitors, or barristers as the case may be, have in New Zealand. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) No person practising as a barrister only shall operate a trust account. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid13444679 \par 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Practitioner may sue for and recover costs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - Every practitioner shall be entitles}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 to sue for and recover his costs in respect of services rendered in that capacity. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid13444679 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 0. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Practitioner deemed an officer of the Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - Every practitioner shall be deemed to be an officer of the Court. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143585\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2194747 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 PART II \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2194747 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 PRACTISING CERTIFICATES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid13444679 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13444679 Practitioner not to practise without practising certificate}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (6), no practitioner shall act in the Cook Islands as a barrister and solicitor or barrister unless that practitioner is the holder of a current practising certificate. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) If a practitioner has applied for a practising certificate and has paid the prescribed fees and levies, and is otherwise ent itled under this Act to the issue of the certificate, that practitioner shall until the certificate is received by him be deemed for the purposes of this Act to be the holder of a current practising certificate of the kind applied for. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) Every practitioner who contravenes this section commits an offence against this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) No information in respect of an offence under this section shall be laid except by the president or secretary of the Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par (5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 ) In any proceedings in respect of an offence under this section, the following shall, in the absence of proof to the contrary, be sufficient evidence that an offence has been committed - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2194747 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) a certificate signed by the secretary of the Society to the effect that at the time of the alleged offence the defendant was not, and was not deemed pursuant to subsection (2) to be, the holder of a current practising certificate as a practitioner; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2194747 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) a certificate signed by the president of the Society to the effect that the defendant was at the time of the alleged offence acting as a practitioner, or holding himself out in any such capacity. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (6) This section shall not apply to any person who has been instructed by the Crown or by a practitioner or firm of practitioners in the Cook Islands who - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2194747 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) is in the Cook Islands for a particular cause or matter or for not more than 31 days, and departs from the Cook Islands before the end of that 31 day period, or at the end of the hearing of the cause or matter (whichever is the later); and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2194747 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) obtains and pays the prescribed fee for a temporary practising certificate pursuant to section 13. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 Issue and currency o practising certificates}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) Subject to the provisions of subsectio n (3), and to the payment of the prescribed fee then payable pursuant to section 14 of this Act, the secretary of the Society, on application made for the purpose by any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 person whose name is on the roll, shall issue to that person, a certificate signed by the president or the secretary to the effect that person is duly enrolled as a barrister and solicitor or as a barrister (as the case may be) of the Court and is entitled to practise. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2194747\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) No person (other than a person who is enrolled as a barrister only) who is a barrister and solicitor and who is -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1722815 (a) a sole practitioner;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) a principal in a firm of barristers and solicitors,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 shall be entitled to be issued with a practising certificate unless that practitioner, or the firm in which that practitioner is a principal (as}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8139732 the case may be) enters into an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 d maintains such arrangements in respect of professional indemnity insurance as the Chief Justice may from time to time require.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) A person who is not a Cook Islander, or a permanent resident sha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444679 ll not be entitled to be issued}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 with a practising certificate unless that person either -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) holds the necessary permits under the Entry Residence and Departure Act 1971-72 entitling that person to reside in and work in the Cook Islands as a practitioner; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) has the necessary approvals under the Development Investment Act 1977 entitling that person to carry on business in the Cook Islands as a practitioner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) Subject to subsections (5) and (6) of this section, every practising certificate shall be in force -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) if it is issued before the date of the expiry of the current certificate of the same kind held by the applicant, from the 31st day of January next after the date of its issue until the 31st day of January next following;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) in any other case, on and after the date of its issue until the 31st day of January next following.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (5) if the name of a practitioner is removed from or struck off the roll, every practising certificate issued to that practitioner by virtue of his or her being enrolled shall cease to be in force.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (6) If a practitioner is suspended from practise, any practising certificate issued to that practitioner shall, so long as the suspension continues in force, be deemed to be suspended and to be not in force i n respect of any capacity to which the suspension relates, unless the certificate sooner expires; and until the suspension ceases to have effect the practitioner shall not be entitled to practise in that capacity.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid1722815 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 Temporary practising certificate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) A practitioner admitted as a barrister and solicitor or barrister in another jurisdiction who is to appear in a Cook Islands Court for a particular cause or matter on instructions from the Crown or a practitioner or firm of practitioners in the Coo k Islands, and who has paid to the Society the prescribed fee, shall, subject to the provisions of the Development Investment Act 1977 and of the Entry Residence and Departure Act 1971-72, be entitled to the issue of a temporary practising certificate.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) A temporary practising certificate may be issued for a period of time not exceeding 31 days, or in respect of a particular cause or matter.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 Practising fees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) The Society may from time to time in general meeting}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 fix}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) a library levy; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) the fee to be paid to the Society for a practising certificate as a barrister and solicitor, or as a barrister only; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) the fee to be paid for the annual renewal of every practising certificate;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (d) the fee to be paid for a temporary practising certificate.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) On application by any practitioner, the Council may, if it thinks it just to do so in all the circumstances of the case, refund, or waive payment of, the whole or any part of the fee. Particulars of every such refund or waiver shall be repor ted to the Society at the next general meeting of the Society.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) The Council after consultation with the Society shall be responsible for the expenditure of fees so paid for such purpose or purposes as shall further the interests of the profession.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid15749645 PART III \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid15749645 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11411289 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid15749645 PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid15749645 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid1722815 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid1722815 Complaints of p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 r}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid1722815 o}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 fe}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11411289\charrsid1722815 s}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 sional misconduct}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) Any complaint by any person about the conduct of a practitioner or an employee of a practitioner in his professional c apacity may be made to the Registrar, who shall forthwith forward the complaint, together with such comments as he thinks fit in relation to the complaint, to the Chief Justice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Where the Chief Justice receives such a complaint or has reasonable cause to suspect that a practitioner who is or was a member of the Society has in his professional capacity been -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14379638 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) guilty of misconduct; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14379638 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) guilty of conduct unbecoming a barrister and solicitor or a barrister; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14379638 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) negligent or incompetent, and th at the negligence or incompetence has been of such a degree or so frequent as to reflect on his fitness to practise as a barrister and solicitor or barrister only, as will tend to bring the profession into disrepute; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14379638 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (d) convicted of an offence punisha ble by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, and is of the opinion that the conviction reflects on his fitness to practise as a barrister and solicitor or barrister only, or tends to brin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1722815 g the profession into disrepute,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 the Chief Justice shall, unle ss he is of the opinion on reasonable grounds that the complaint is frivolous or vexatious, require from the practitioner such written explanation, within such time as the Chief Justice thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) Where no explanation is received, or the Chief Justic e is not satisfied with the explanation received, the Chief Justice may appoint a person who in his opinion is suitably qualified and competent to conduct an independent investigation into the matter complained of, and to report his findings to the Chief Justice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) Every such complaint shall be enquired into as soon as practicable.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 In}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid1722815 q}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 uir}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid1722815 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) For the purpose of the investigation of any complaint, the Chief Justice and any person appointed by him pursuant to section 15(3), shall have all powers ne cessary to obtain all documents and information relevant to the complaint and shall have the right of access to the office and the books, documents, a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638 nd records of the practitioner. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) For the purpose of conducting an investigation the Chief Justice and any person appointed by the Chief Justice pursuant to section 15(3), shall in addition to the powers set out in subsection (1), have all the powers of a Commission of Inquiry and may if he thinks fit hold a hearing in private for the purpose of considerin g the complaint and shall allow the complainant and the practitioner against whom the complaint has been made, to be represented by counsel at such inquiry.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 Interim suspension}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - At any time after professional misconduct has been alleged against any pra ctitioner under this Act, the Chief Justice may without giving any notice to the practitioner, make an order that the practitioner be suspended from practise, or from practising in a particular capacity, until the charge has been heard and disposed of. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1782710 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 Revocation of suspension}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - A practitioner in respect of whom any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1782710 interim suspension order is mad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 e under this section may at any time apply to the Chief }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4415836 Justice for revocation of the or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 der, and the Chief Justice may grant or refuse any such}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638 application as he thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 Evidence and proceedings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) The Chief Justice, and any person appointed by him pursuant to section 15(3) may by notice in writing require any person to attend and give evidence at the hearing of any inquiry under this Part, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638 and to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 produce all books or documents in that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s custody or under his control relating to the subject matter of any such application or enquiry.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Witnesses, counsel, and the practitioner complained against shall have the same privileges and immunities in relation to inquiries under this Part as they would if they were proceedings in a court of law.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) The Chief Justice may from time to time make rules in respect of the hearing and determination of applications and enquiries under this Part insofar as rules are not herein provided.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 Penalty and costs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - After the hearing of any application or inquiry under this Part the Chief Justice may, in addition to making an order striking the name of a practitioner from the Roll -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379638\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3609923 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) order the practitioner to pay a fine not exceeding $5,000;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3609923\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3609923 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) reprimand the practitioner;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3609923\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3609923 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) make such order as to the payment of costs by the practitioner as he thinks fit;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3609923\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3609923 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (d) order the practitioner to make reinstatement to any person who has suffered loss by the action or inaction of any practitioner and any sum so paid shall be a debt due by the practitioner to the person to whom}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3609923 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 it is ordered to be paid, and shall be recoverable in any Court of competent jurisdiction.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3609923\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid1722815 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid1722815 App}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 eals}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) An appeal against any order or decision of the Chief Justice under this Part shall lie to the Court of Appeal at the instance of the practitioner to whom the order or decision relates.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Such appeal shall not be by way of re-hearing but shall lie on questions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 of law only.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9780267 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid9780267 PART IV \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9780267 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid9780267 TRUST ACCOUNTS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 Application }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - This Part shall not apply to any person enrolled and practising as a barrister only.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1722815 Trust accounts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) All money received by a practitioner for or on behalf of any person shall be held by him exclusively, for that person, to be paid to that person or as that person directs, and until it is so paid all such money shall be paid into a Bank to a general trust account or separate trust account of that practitioner.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) No such money shall be available for the payment of the debts of any other creditor of the practitioner, nor shall such money be}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267 liable to be attached or taken in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 execution under the order or process of any Court at the in}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267 stance of any such creditor, no}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 shall such money be available for any other purpose save for the purpose for which the practitioner has received the money.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) Every practitioner who knowingly acts in contravention of this section commits an offence against this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to take away or affect any just claim or lien that any practitioner may have against any money so received by him.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (5) It shall be the duty of every practitioner -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9780267\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6559665 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) to keep his trust account books o r records in such a manner as to disclose clearly the position of the funds therein and to enable the same to be conveniently and properly audited; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6559665\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6559665 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) to account properly for trust account money to his clients.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6559665\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (6) No practitioner shall open or oper ate a trust account for the purposes of receiving any money for investment on behalf of any client in a name the practitioner knows or has reason to believe is not the name by which the client is usually known, unless the practitioner, after reasonable en quiry (the proof of which shall lie on the practitioner), is satisfied that the client has no unlawful purpose for using the assumed name.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068023\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (7) Every trust account opened and operated for the purposes of receiving for investment any money on behalf of a cli ent in an assumed name, shall be clearly marked in its heading with -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068023\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13068023 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) the name by which the client is usually known; and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068023\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13068023 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) the name assumed by the client in relation to the money held or to be held in the account; and} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068023\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13068023 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) any other name assumed by the client in relation to money held or to be held in any other trust account of the practitioner for the purposes of investment on behalf of the client.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068023\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068023 8}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 ) No practitioner shall open or operate any savings bank account that includes money held in trust for more than one client.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068023\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (9) All amounts withdrawn by a practitioner from any savings bank account subject to this Act shall be paid into a general trust bankin}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068023 g account of that practitioner. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (10) No trust account ledger account of any client or of the practitioner shall at any time be permitted to be overdrawn.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068023\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (11) No practitioner shall cause or permit money of any client to be deposited with or lent to any company (other than a solicitors nominee company) in respect of which the principal financial benefit or the effective control is vested directly or indirectly in any one or more of the following persons -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2708123\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2708123 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) the practitioner;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2708123\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2708123 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) any of the practitioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1722815 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s partners;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2708123\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2708123 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) the spouse of the practitioner or the spouse of any of the practitioner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1722815 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s partners;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2708123\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2708123 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (d) any child of the practitioner or a child of any of the practitioner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1722815 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s partners.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2708123\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (12) No practitioner shall cause or permit any rent, interest, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088789 instal}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088789\charrsid2194747 ment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 or debt due to a client to be collected by any company of the kind referred to in subsection (11) (other than a solicitor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s nominee company).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2708123\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (13) The trust account of a practitioner shall not be used for a practitioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s private and household transactions, but may be used for the practitioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s property and investment transactions if they are kept in a distinct and separate ledger account in the name of the practitioner and are dealt with in all aspects as if the practitioner were a client.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12204413 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (14) No practitioner shall receive any money from a client on account of the practitioner, or of the practitioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s spouse or of them both, whether on deposit or by way of loan with or without security over property, except under the following conditions - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12204413 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12204413 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) before the making of any such deposit or loan, the practitioner shall secure the signature of the depositor or lender to a written acknowledgement of the making of any such deposit or loan;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12204413\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12204413 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) the signature of the depositor or lender shall be attested by an in dependent practitioner, and it shall, be the duty of the independent practitioner to satisfy himself or herself that the depositor or lender fully understands the nature and effect of the proposed deposit or loan and of the acknowledgement;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12204413\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12204413 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) a copy of the acknowledgement shall forthwith be lodged with the secretary of the Society;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12204413\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12204413 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (d) a trust receipt shall be issued, which shall contain such particulars of names, amounts and dates as shall clearly identify the deposit or loan with the deposit or loan acknowledged in the acknowledgement.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12204413\charrsid13255284 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Trust receipts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) Upon receiving any trust monies a practitioner shall forthwith issue a trust account receipt setting out clearly the purpose for which the funds are lodged with him, such receipt to be issued within two (2) days of receipt of the money,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 provided tha t where funds have been lodged by means of a direct credit to the trust account of the practitioner, a receipt shall be issued within two (2) days of notification to the practitioner of that deposit, whether such notification is by way of bank statement o r otherwise.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Every trust account receipt shall be in a form prescribed by regulations or, where no form is so prescribed, in a form approved by the Chief Justice.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid13255284 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Audit of trust accounts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) Within twenty days of the last day of each month the practitioner or his firm practising shall prepare a list of balances held by him on trust for clients, together with a reconciliation of such amount with his bank account.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Every practitioner shall be required to have his books, papers and accounts audited each year by an auditor approved under this Act for such purpose.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) The Chief Justice may at any time without giving any reason for so doing order any auditor approved pursuant to this section to undertake a special audit of the books, papers and ac counts of any practitioner and on completion of such audit the auditor shall report in writing to the Chief Justice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) The Chief Justice may in addition to appointing any auditor, at any time appoint any officer or member of the Society, to examine the accounts of a practitioner or firm of practitioners, and to furnish to him a confidential report as to any irregularity in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 accounts of any practitioner or firm of practitioners that may be disclosed by any such examination or as to any other matter that-in the opinion of the person so appointed should be reported upon or further investigated.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (5) Every appointment made under this section shall be by instrument in writing, and shall he signed by the Chief Justice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056 (6) Any person for the time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 being hold ing an appointment under this section may at any time, if requested by the Chief Justice, without further authority than this section, examine the accounts of any practitioner or firm of practitioners.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (7) Without limiting the generalit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 of the foregoing provisions of this section, if the Chief Justice has reasonable cause to be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 ieve -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1338056 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056 (a) that any money entrusted t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 o a practitioner has been stolen by him or by his employee or agent; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1338056 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) that any trust account of a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 y practitioner or firm of practitioners is not being kept or operated in accordance with this Act; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1338056 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) that any practitioner is, owing to absence, or physical or mental disability, unable to properly administer his trust account,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1338056\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 any person for the time being holding an appointment under this section may at any time, acting under the general or specific directions of the Chief Justice, examine the accounts of that practitioner or firm of practitioners.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (8) On production by any person so appointed of th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13255284 e instrument of appointment, tha}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 t person may at any time -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7895496 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) require any practitioner or firm of practitioners, or an y practitioners, to produce all records or documents relating to the business or accounts of any practitioner or firm of practitioners, and to give all information in relation thereto that may be reasonably required by him; and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7895496 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) inspect all records and documents relating to any moneys received by any practitioner or firm of practitioners, or any employee, agent or banker of any practitioner or firm of practitioners, whether}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 the money has been paid into a private account or a trust account at a bank or has not been paid to any such account, and make copies of them or any entries in them.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (9) A person appointed pursuant to this section to audit or examine accounts shall not communicate any matters that come to his knowledge in the exercise of any of his p owers under this section, except -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14499089 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) for the purposes of his investigation; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14499089 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) in the course of any report to the Chief Justice; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14499089 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) in evidence in proceedings under this Act; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14499089 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (d) to a member of the Police acting in the performance of his duty; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14499089 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (e) in evidence in any Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (10) The Chief Justice on receiving any report pursuant to this Part may, in his discretion, communicate the contents of it, or any part of the contents, to -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14499089\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6439632 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) any practitioner to whom the report relates, or any practitioner representing that practitioner, or, if that practitioner is a partner in the firm of practitioners, to any partner in the firm;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6439632\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6439632 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) the Council;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6439632\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6439632 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) any member of the Police.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6439632\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (11) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Chief Justice, in his discretion, from giving to any client of a practitioner or firm of practitioners any information disclosed in any such report so far as it relates to the client}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s affairs, and is required by the client.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13718403\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (12) Where the contents or any part of the contents of any report is disclosed to the Council under subsection (10), the Council shall consider the information given in committee and not otherwise; and it shall not be lawful for any member of that Council or any of its officers to publish to any person any information so disclosed except in evidence in disciplinary proceedings under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13718403\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (13) The reasonable expenses of the Chief Justice acting in the exercise of any of the powers conferred by this Par t of this Act in respect of any practitioner shall be recoverable from the practitioner as a debt.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13718403\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (14) A notice giving particulars of the expenses claimed shall be served on the practitioner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13718403\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (15) Any such notice may be served personally can the practit ioner or any representative, or may be forwarded to him by registered letter or facsimile addressed to his last known place of business or residence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13718403\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (16) Within 21 days after any such notice has been so served or posted, the practitioner may apply to the Chief Justice for a review of the expenses claimed, and on hearing any such application the Chief Justice may make such order as he thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13718403\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Auditors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) The Chief Justice may from time to time approve auditors for the purpose of auditing practitioners trust accounts.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13718403\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) The auditor shall not, otherwise than as prescribed by this Part, divulge any matter of which he shall be informed in the course of audit.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13718403\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Irre}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4291228\charrsid13255284 g}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 ularities}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) When the auditor has reason to believe there is any material irregularity in a trust account he shall immediately cause an investigation to be made and for this purpose shall have access to all papers, documents, books o f the practitioner, and any bank account and the records of the bank.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4291228\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) The results of any such investigation where irregularities are shown to exist shall immediately be reported to the Council and to the Chief Justice.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4291228\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Suspension of trust accounts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) Where the Chief Justice is satisfied there is reasonable cause to believe that a practitioner may be guilty of theft of money entrusted to him, or has been stolen by a servant or agent of the practitioner, or there is any material irregularity or d efalcation in the trust account, the Chief Justice may order the banker holding the trust account to pay all monies held in the trust account to the Court, and such payment shall be a complete discharge of the liability of the bank in respect of that mone y.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4291228\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Where the Chief Justice is satisfied that any practitioner is unable to administer a trust account owing to physical or mental disability, death, adjudication as a bankrupt, having his name struck from the roll or being suspended from practice, or h as ceased to practice and has neglected to deal with or wind up his trust account after reasonable notice has been given to him, the Chief Justice may order that any money entrusted to that practitioner be paid to the Court.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4291228\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) All money paid to the Court pursuant to this section shall be dealt with in such manner as the Court may direct.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4291228\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) Where an order is made under this section the Court shall if it considers it expedient in the circumstances, order that the practitioner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s records and documents relating to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4291228 p}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 ractitioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s trust account be placed in the possession of the Registrar of the High Court or such other person as the Court may direct.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4291228\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10486330 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10486330\charrsid10486330 PART V \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10486330 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10486330 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid10486330 COOK ISLANDS}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10486330\charrsid10486330 L}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid10486330 AW SOCIETY \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10486330\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 The Law Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) There is hereby established a society under the name of the Cook Islands Law Society, and by that name the Society shall have perpetual succession and a common seal. The Society shall have power to hold real and personal property and may sue and be sued in matters whether relating to contract or tort or otherwise in connection with the exercise of its powers or the carrying out of its functions under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873924\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873924 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 All persons who at the date of the coming into force of this Act are members of the un incorporated Society known as the Cook Islands Law Society are hereby deemed to be members of the Society created by subsection (1).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873924\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) Subject to the provisions of this Part, the members of the Society shall regulate and conduct the Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13255284 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s affairs as they may think fit and may exercise the powers conferred on it by this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873924\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) The Society shall have the functions of providing for the welfare of the profession in the Cook Islands, and without limiting the generali}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053 ty of the foregoing, shall promo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 te and encourage proper conduct among the members of the legal profession,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 suppr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053 ess}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 illegal, dishonourable, or improper practices, preserve and maintain the dignity and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 status of the legal profession, provide opportunities for the acquisition and diffusion of legal knowledge, to consider and suggest amendments to the law, and 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 relation to legal ma t ters and to do all 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, maintenance of law libraries , the furtherance of legal education, the representation of practitioners at overseas conferences and the assistance of universities or other lawful}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 authorities teaching law, assist in the investigation of charges of professional misconduct against any practitioner, and take such action thereon as may seem proper.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (5) Every member of the Society shall pay into the funds of the Society such levies, fees or subscriptions as may from time to time be fixed by the Society pursuant to this}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (6) The Socie ty may incorporate in the Cook Islands under the provisions of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908, provided that the objects and rules shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053\charrsid13255284 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Qualifications for membership}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) The membership of the Society shall consist of every person who for the time being is engaged in practice having been duly enrolled under the provisions of this Act, whether or not that person applies for membership of the Society.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Persons qualified for admission under this Act but who have not been so admitted, (other than persons who have been refused admission) may apply for membership of the Society.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) The Society may elect persons to be honorary members of the Society.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4797053\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Other members}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) The Attorney-General shall be an ex-officio member of the Society.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4732506\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) The Society may admit to membership such other legally qualified persons for the time being resident in the Cook Islands as the Council may determine.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4732506\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 32. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Resignation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - While a member of the Society continues to practise he shall not be permitted to resign from membership.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4732506\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Council of the Law Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - For the proper management of the affairs of the Society there shall be a Council consisting of a president, vice president and three other members all of whom shall be members of the Society and elected annually by the Society.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4732506\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Committees and delegation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - The Council may from time to tim}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4732506 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 appoint committees consisting of members of the Society and may delegate to any such committee all or any of the powers of the Council.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4732506\charrsid13255284 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13255284 Other officers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - There shall be } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4732506 such secretary, treasurer or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 other office rs of the Society as the Council may from time to time appoint, and subject to this part of this Act, the Society shall regulate its own affairs.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4732506\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6752913 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid6752913 PART VI}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid6752913 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6752913 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid6752913 FIDELITY GUARANTEE FUND \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Interpretation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - to this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6752913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Fund}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means the Solicitors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Fidelity Guarantee Fund established under this Part of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6752913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Prescribed}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means prescribed by this Part }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913 of this Act or any rules made u}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 nder this part of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6752913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Solicitor}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 means a person enrolled as a barrister and solicitor, but not a person enrolled as a barrister only.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid13196168 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 37. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Application of this Part}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) This Part of this Act applies to every solicitor who is for the time being the holder of a current practising certificate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 38. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid8088789 Establishment of Solicitors}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196168\charrsid8088789 '}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid8088789 Fidelity Quarantee Fund}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - (1) There is hereby established a fund to be known as the Solicitors}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Fidelity Guarantee Fund.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) The fund shall be the property of the Society, and shall be held in trust for the purposes set out in this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid13196168 \par 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid13196168 Fund to be ke}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid13196168 t}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 in separate bank account}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - All money belonging to the fund shall, pending the investment or application thereof in accordance with this part of this Act, be paid into a bank, to the credit of a separate account, to be called the Solicitors}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Fidelity Guarantee Fund Account.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 40. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Money payable into fund}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - The fund shall consist of -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6752913\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) All sums paid to or on account of the fund by solicitors, either as annual contributions or as levies, in accordance with the provisions of this Part of this Act in that behalf;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) The interest from time to time accruing from the investment of the fund as hereinafter provided; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) All money recovered by or on behalf of the Society in the exercise of any right of action conferred by this Part of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (d) Any other money that may be lawfully paid into the fund.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 41. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Expenditure from fund}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 - There shall from time to time be paid out of the fund, as required, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) The amount of all claims, including costs, allowed or established against the fund as hereinafter provided;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) A ll legal expenses incurred in defending claims made against the fund, or otherwise incurred in relation to the fund;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) All premiums payable in respect of contracts of insurance entered into by the Council under section 53 of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (d) All refunds m ade to solicitors or to their personal representatives under section 55 of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (e) The expenses involved in the administration of the fund, including allowances to members of the Council in respect of their services and their actual and reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the management of the fund;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid2194747 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6836118 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (f) All other money payable in respect of any matter for which payment is required or deemed necessary by the Council for the purposes of this Part of this Act or the rules made thereunder, including the cost of investigations directed by the Council.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836118\charrsid13196168 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 42. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Audit of accounts}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid3220017 - }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid3220017 The accounts of the fund shall be audited annually by an accountant appointed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3220017 for the purpose by the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3220017\charrsid3220017 Minister.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid3220017 No person shall be so appointed to audit the fund unless he is}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3220017 authorised to audit solicitors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid3220017 trust accounts in accordance with the provisions of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3220017 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 43. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Council to administer fund}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid3220017 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid3220017 The fund shall be administered by the Council on behalf of the Law Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3220017 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3220017\charrsid13196168 44. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3220017\charrsid13196168 Solicitors in practice to }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 prescribed fees into fund}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid3220017 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid3220017 (1) Except as provided in section }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 45 of this Act, every solicitor to whom this Part of this Act applies, on making application for a practising certificate pursuant to sections 12 or 13 , shall, in addition to all other fees then payable by him, pay such fee as may from time to time be prescribed for the purposes of this Part of this Act, (being in any event not less than $500) and no such certificate shall be issued unless and until the prescribed fee and any levy payable pursuant to section 46 by that solicitor, is paid. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3220017 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) If any solicitor to whom this Part of this Act is not applicable at the time of his application for a practising certificate, thereafter in the year for w}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14551328 hich that certificate is issued }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 commences to practise as a solicitor, he shall thereupon become liable to pay to the fund the amount of the prescribed fee for that year. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14551328 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) Where any solicitor who for any year has paid the fee prescribed under subsection (1) remains in practice for less than three months of that year, the Council may, out of the money received by it under that subsection, refund to the solicitor such por t ion of the prescribed fee as it thinks fit. If any solicitor commences practice during the last three months of any year for which the prescribed fee is payable, the Council may accept in full satisfaction of the fee of that year, such portion of the fee as it thinks fit. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14551328 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) All fees payable under this section shall be paid in the same manner as practising fees are paid, and the person receiving any fees under this section shall forthwith pay them into the fund. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14551328 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 45. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Acc}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775969\charrsid13196168 umulated fund not to exceed $50,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 000}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid14775969 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 No further contributions in accordance with section 44 of this Act shall be made to the fund at any time while the amount of the fund, including any investments thereof, and after deducting the amount of all unpaid claims and other liabilities outstandi ng against the fund, is more than fifty thousand dollars. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14551328 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 46. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Solicitors may be required to pay levy}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid4357444 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) If at any time the fund is not sufficient t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1253660 o satisfy the liabilities of the Society in relation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 thereto the Council may by resolution impose on ever y solicitor to whom this Part applies, for payment into the fund, a levy of such amount as it thinks fit, not, exceeding $500. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14551328 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10767818 (2) The amount of every}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 such levy shall become payable on a date and in a manner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10767818 to be fixed by the Council, and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 if not theretofore paid shall be paid together with the next annua}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10767818 l fee payable to the fund under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 section 44 of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14551328 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2038179 (3) No solicitor shall be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 required to pay by way of levy under this section more than $1,000 in any one year. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14551328 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 47. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Investment of fund}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid5601291 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid5601291 Any money in the fund that is not immediately required for the purposes thereof may be invested in any manner in which trustees are for the time being authorised by law to invest trust funds. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291\charrsid13196168 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 48. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Application of fund}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid5601291 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, the fund shall be held and applied for the purpose of reimbursing persons who may suffer pecuniary loss by reason of the theft by a solicitor to whom this Part applies, or by his servant or agent,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13387099 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 of any money o r other valuable property entrusted to him, or to his servant or agent, in the course of his practice as a solicitor, including any money or other valuable property as aforesaid entrusted to him as a solicitor-trustee. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) No person shall have any claim a gainst the fund in respect of any theft committed before the coming into force of this Act, and in respect of any theft committed after that date, no person shall have a claim against the fund unless notice of the claim is given in writing to the Council within twelve months after the claimant has become aware of the theft. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 49. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid13196168 Claims against fund}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid3737518 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) The Council may receive and settle any claim against the fund at any time after the commission of the theft in respect o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10234961 f which the claim arose, but no }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 person shall be entitled, without leave of the Council, to commence any action in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10234961 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 relation to the fund unless and until the claimant has exhausted all relevant rights of action and other legal remedies available against the defaulting solicitor or any other p erson in respect of the loss suffered by him. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) No person shall be entitled to recover from the fund an amount greater than the balance of the loss suffered by him after ded}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1268799 ucting from the total amount of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 his loss the amount or value of all money or oth er benefits received or receivable by him from any source other than the fund in reduction of his loss, including any benefits received by reason of professional services rendered or disbursements paid by the defaulting s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1268799 olicitor. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) The fund shall not be liable to meet a claim or cl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5900929 aims made against the fund in a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 ny one year - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5900929 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) in excess of $50,000; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5900929 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) a sum exceeding the total amount held in the fund in that year (less the amount of any unpaid claims for which the fund is liable) plus the total contributions and any levies payable to the fund by solicitors in that year,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5900929 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5900929 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (whichever sum is the lesser) and where the total amount claimed exceeds the sum of $50,000 and such total is in respect of more than one claim, then the amount to be paid to each claimant shall, subject to section 52, abate on a pro-rata basis. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (4) No amount shall be paid or payable out of the fund as interest on the amount of any judgement obtained or of any claim admitted against the fund. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (5) No}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11222774 right of action shall li}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 e in relation to the fund in respect of any loss suffered by any person by reason of any theft committed by a solicitor at any time after the claimant or his privies have received a notification in writing from the Council warning him o r them against the employment or continued employment of that solicitor. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (6) No right of action shall lie in relation to the fund in respect of any loss suffered by any person by the spouse of a solicitor by reason of any theft committed by that solicitor , or in respect of any loss suffered by any solicitor by reason of any theft committed by any partner of that solicitor, or by reason of any theft committed by a servant of the solicitor or a servant of any firm of solicitors in which the solicitor is }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11222774 a partner is employed. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (7) No action for damages shall lie against the Society or any member or servant of the Council for any notification given in good faith and without malice for the purposes of subsection (4) of this section. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291\charrsid11088257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 50. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088789 Defenc}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088789\charrsid11088257 es}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 to claims against fund}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid269344 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 In any action brought against the Society in relation to the fund, all }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088789\charrsid2194747 defen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088789 c}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088789\charrsid2194747 es}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 which would have been available to the defaulting solicitor shall be available to the Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291\charrsid11088257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 51. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 Subrogation of rights of action against defaulting solicitor}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid9771756 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid9771756 On payment out of the fund of any money in settlement in whole or in part of any claim under this Part of this Act, the Society shall be subrogated}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15032649\charrsid9771756 , to the extent of that payment}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid9771756 , to all the rights and remedies of the claimant against the solicitor in relation to whom the claim arose, or, in the event of his death or insolvency or other disability, against his personal representatives or other persons having authority to administer}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 his estate, and to all other rights and remedies whatsoever of the claimant in respect of the theft to which the claim relates. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291\charrsid11088257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 52. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 Provisions appli}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10380258\charrsid11088257 cable if fund insufficient to sat}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 isfy claims}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid5198958 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) No money or other property belonging to the Society other than the fund shall be available for the satisfaction of any judgment obtained against the Society in relation to the fund, or for the payment of any claim allowed by the Council; but if at any time the fund is not sufficient to provide for the satisfaction of all such judgments and claims they shall, to th e extent to which they are not so satisfied, and subject to section 49(3), be charged against the future accumulations of the fund. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) The Council may, having regard to the rules in subsection (3), determine the order in which the judgments and claims cha rged against the fund as aforesaid shall be satisfied, and may, if the amount accumulated is not sufficient to satisfy all such judgments and claims in full, satisfy any such judgments or claims in whole or in part. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2433654 ) The}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Council shall, in applying the fund towards the settlement of any such judgments and claims as aforesaid, have regard to the following rules - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13008623 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) It shall take into consideration the relative degrees of hardship suffered or likely to be suffered by the several claimants in the event of their claims against the fund not being}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 satisfied in whole or in part; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13008623 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) Claims for amounts not exceeding 52,000 shall, unless in special circumstances, be satisfied in full before claims for amounts exceeding $2,000 are satisfied to a greater extent than $2,000; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13008623 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) Where all other considerations are equal, claimants shall have priority as between themselves according to the dates of the judgments or the dates when }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2433654 the claims were admitted by the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Council, as the case may be. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 53. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088257 C}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 ouncil may enter into contracts of insurance} {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2773830 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2773830 (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Part of this Act, the Council may in its discretion enter into any contract or contracts of insurance with any person or company carrying on fidelity insurance}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2773830 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2773830 business whereby the Society will be indemnified to the extent and in the manner provided by the contract or contracts against liability to pay claims under this Part of the Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Any such contract of insurance may be entered into in relation to solicitors generally or in relation to any solicitor or solicitors named therein. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) No action shall lie against the Society, or against any member or servant of the Council, for injury alleged to have been suffered by any solicitor }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320622 by reason of the publication in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 accordance with fact of a statement that any contract of insurance entered into under this section does or d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088789 oes not apply to that solicitor.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291\charrsid11088257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 54. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 Application of insurance moneys}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid9320622 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 No claimant against the fund shall have any right of action against any insurance company or other person with whom a contract of insurance is made under this Part of this Act in respect of that contract, or have any right}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7757127 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 to claim any money paid by the insurer in ac cordance with any such contract of insurance; but all such money shall be paid into the fund and shall be applied in or towards the settlement of relevant claims. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291\charrsid11088257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 55. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11088257 Council may refund contributions in certain cases}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid7757127 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 In the event of the death or on the retirement from the practice of his profession of any solicitor in respect of whom no claim has been made under this Part of this Act, or, if any such claim has been made, in respect of whom no such claim has been sustained, the Council may in its discret ion pay to him, or to his personal representatives, as the case may be, a sum not exceeding the aggregate amount of his contributions to the fund. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid7615926 56. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid7615926 Rules for purposes of this Part of Act}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2056456 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) For the purposes of thi s Part of this Act, and subject to subsection (2), the Council may from time to time make rules for all or any of the following purposes: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4002149 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (a) Prescribing the amount of the annual contributions to the fund to be paid by solicitors to whom this Part of this Act applies; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4002149 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (b) Providing for the investment of so much of the fund as is not immediately required for the purposes thereof; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11956518 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (c) Prescribing forms of notice to be given to the Council in relation to claims against the fund, and the conditions subject to which and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid662512 the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 extent to which the council may settle any such claims without recourse being had to legal proceedings; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11956518 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (d) Prescribing the duties of accountants appointed to conduct an examination of any accounts under this Part of this Act; and prescrib ing also the duties of the solicitor or solicitors concerned in relation thereto, and the circumstances in which that solicitor or those solicitors may be required to pay the cost of the examination; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11956518 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (e) Such other matters as may be considered necessary f or the purpose of protecting the fund or of giving full effect to the intent of this Part of this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Rules made under this section shall not come into force unless they are approved by the Chief Justice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601291 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11435062 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11435062 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid662512 PART VI}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11435062\charrsid11435062 I \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11435062 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11435062\charrsid11435062 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11435062 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11435062\charrsid11435062 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11435062 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid7615926 57. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid7615926 Code of ethics}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11144117 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11435062 (1) The code of ethics set out in the Schedule shall apply}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7615926 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11435062 to practitioners}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11144117 in the Cook Islands.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11144117 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) The code of ethics as set out in the Schedule may from time to time be amended by the Chief Justice after consultation with the Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11144117 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15558614 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558614\charrsid15558614 PART VIII \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558614\charrsid15558614 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15558614 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558614\charrsid15558614 MISCELLANEOUS}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid15558614 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558614 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid547886\charrsid12984382 58. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid547886\charrsid12984382 Taxation of charge}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 s}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid547886 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid547886 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) A practitioner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s bill of costs may on the application of the person affected, be taxed by the Registrar. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558614 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Ther}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685532 e shall be an appeal against a d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 ecision of the Registrar to a Judge of the High Court, and his decision shall be final. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685532 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) Where on an application for taxation of any bill of costs more than one-sixth of the Bill is deducted, the practitioner shall pay the reasonable costs of the taxation. In every other case the party charged shall pay those costs. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685532\charrsid12984382 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 59. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 Scale of fees}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid11685532 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) The Society may from time to time publish for use by its members, a scale of fees. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685532 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) Where the Society has published a scale of fees, every practitioner shall be bound thereby, but may, where special circumstances exist (the proof of which shall lie on the practitioner in the event of a bill of costs being taxed under this Act) charge a greater or lesser fee as may be justified by those circumstances. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685532 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 60. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 Application of Act}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid10898916 - }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 This Act shall not apply to persons qualified for admission who are employed full-time in any trust company, bank or similar institution, provided that person doe s not advise professionally, whether for gain or otherwise, any person or organisation other than the company or clients of the company or institution by whom he is employed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685532\charrsid12984382 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 61. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 Offences and penalty}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid8150075 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) Every person who practices, or wilfully pretends to be, or takes or uses any name, title or description implying that he is qualified to practise while not enrolled or while being suspended from practise, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685532 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) This section shall not apply to any person (other than a person suspended from practise) who, with the approval of the Judge or Justices of the Peace presiding, acts as an agent for any person in the Land Division of the High Court. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8150075 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) Every person who commits an offence against this Act, shall, where no other penalty is provided, be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6829828 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 62. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 Incorporation}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid6829828 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) Nothing in this Act shall be construed so as to prohibit any firm of pra ctitioners from incorporating pursuant to the Companies Act 1970-71, provided that any person so doing shall demonstrate and maintain to the satisfaction of the Chief Justice, adequate arrangements for professional indemnity insurance. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1059994 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) A firm of pract itioners duly incorporated as a limited liability company under the Companies Act 1970-71, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Act or in the Companies Act 1970-71, use in place of the word }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984382 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Limited}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984382 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984382 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Ltd}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984382 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 , the words }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984382 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 professional corporation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984382 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984382 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 P.C.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12984382 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 as part of the name of the company. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1059994 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) For the purpose only of complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 1970-71, a company formed pursuant to this section by a sole practitioner may have one shareholder who is not a practitioner, provided that shareholder shall not hold more than one percent of the total shareholding of the company, or one share, whichever is the lesser. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1059994 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1059994\charrsid12984382 63. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1059994\charrsid12984382 Chief Justice not disqualified}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid1059994 -} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Where the Chief Justice has considered any matter or exercised any discretion or power pursuant to any provision of this Act, the exercise by him of such discretion or power shall not disqualify the Chief Justice from adjudicating in respect of that same matter in the High Court or Court of Appeal. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6095319 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 64. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 Re}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4150095\charrsid12984382 gulations}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4150095\charrsid4150095 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid4150095 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 The Queen}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s Representative may from time to time by Order in Executive Council, 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\insrsid6095319\charrsid12984382 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid992982\charrsid12984382 65. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid992982\charrsid12984382 Act to bind the Cr}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 own}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid992982 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 This Act shall bind the Crown. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6095319 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 66. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 Transitional}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid8611429 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) The Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15475451 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s Representative may, by Order in Executive Council name those persons who at the date of the coming into force of the Order would be entitled to be admitted to practi se in the Cook Islands, and every person so named shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6254599 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 be deemed to have been admitted pursuant to this Act on the date set out opposite that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6254599 name in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 Order whether or not that date occurs before or after the coming into force of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6095319 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) The date set out opposite a person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15475451 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s name in the Order shall be the date on which that person commenced practise in the Cook Islands and where no such date is set out then that person shall be deemed to have been admitted on the date that this Act shall come into force. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611429 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 67. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 Consequential amendments and repeals}{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid12984382 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid342052 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (1) In any enactment (other than the Constitution and except where the context otherwise requires) a reference to a barrister and solicitor or barrister of the Supreme Court, the High Court, or the Court of Appeal}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13831742 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 of New Zealand shall be deemed to be a reference to a barrister and solicitor or barrister of the High Court of the Cook Islands. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611429 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (2) The Entry Residence and Departure Act 1971-72 is amended, by repealing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13454027 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 section 22. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611429 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (3) The Law Practitioners Act 1978 is repealed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13454027 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2691748 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 This Act is administered by the Justice Department. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13454027 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6585147 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585147 ________ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585147 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16189390 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16189390\charrsid16189390 SCHEDULE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16189390 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid16189390 Section 57) \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4401936\charrsid16189390 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16189390 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid16189390 Code of Ethics \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776872 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4401936 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 1}{\fs24\cf6\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2035806 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2035806 A practitioner shall at all times maintain the honour and dignity of his profession. He shall, in his practice}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 , abstain from any behaviour which may tend to discredit the profession. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 2. A practitioner shall preserve independence in the discharge of his professional duty. A practitioner practising on his own account or in partnership where permissible, shall not e ngage in any other business or occupation if by doing as he may cease to be independent. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 3. A practitioner shall treat his professional colleagues with the utmost courtesy and fairness. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 4. A practitioner who undertakes to render assistance to a foreign colleague shall always keep in mind that his foreign colleague has to depend on him to a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7032534 much larger extent than in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 case of another practitioner of the same country. Therefore his responsibility is much greater, both when giving advice and when handling a case. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 5. It is improper for a practitioner to accept a case unless he can handle it promptly and with due competence, without undue interference by the pressure of other work. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 6. Any oral or written communication between practitioners shall be accorded confidentiality, unless agreed otherwise by a client, or as may be required by law. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 7. A practitioner shall always maintain due respect towards the Court. A practitioner shall without fear defend the interests of his client and without regard to any unp leasant consequences to himself or to any other person. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 8. A practitioner shall never knowingly give to the Court incorrect factual information, or advice which is to his knowledge contrary to the law. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 9. It shall be considered improper for a practitioner to communicate about a particular case or matter directly with any person whom he knows to be represented in that case or matter b }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7032534 y another practitioner, without }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 the latter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s consent. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 10. A practitioner should never solicit business and he should never consent to handle a case other than at the direct request of the party concerned, unless he is satisfied that the person making the request is authorised by the party concerned to do so. However, it is proper for a practitioner to handle a case which is assigned to him by the High Court or other tribunal, or which is forwarded to him by another practitioner. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 11. A practitioner shall at all times give his client a candid opinion, and shall render his assistance with scrupulous care and diligence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 12. Subject to rule 13, a practitioner shall at any time be free to refuse to take instructions in respect of any m atter, but should only withdraw from a matter during its course for good cause, and if possible in such a manner that the client}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s interests are not adversely affected. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 13. It is a fundamental principle that every practitioner who holds himself out as bei ng available to appear in Court has a duty not to refuse a brief to appear in a class of case in which he professes to practise on the ground that he disapproves of the client, the client}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s conduct or the cause. In particular the practitioner has an obliga tion not to refuse the brief either because the client or the cause is unpopular or because acceptance of the brief may, in the eyes of people who do not understand the obligation of the practitioner, cause criticism on that account. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 14. The loyal defence of a client}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s case may never cause an advocate to be other than perfectly candid, subject to any lawful right or privilege to the contrary which his clients choose him to exercise. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 15. A practitioner shall when in the client}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s interests, endeavour to reach a solution by settlement out of Court rather than start legal proceedings. A pr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7032534 actitioner should never stir up}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 litigation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 16. A practitioner should not acquire a financial interest in the subject matter of a case or matter which he is conducting. Neit her should he, directly or indirectly, acquire property about which litigation is pending before the Court in which he practices. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 17. A practitioner should not represent conflicting interests in any litigation, and should only do so in other matters where his clients have had the conflicting interest disclosed to them and they do not object. This also applies to all members of a firm or partnershi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13063161 p of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 practitioners. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 18. A practitioner should never disclose, unless lawfully ordered to do so by the Court or as required by law, what has been communicated to him in his capacity as a practitioner, even after he has ceased to be the client}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s counsel. This duty extends to his partners, to practitioners assisting him, and to his employees. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 19. In pecuniary matter s a practitioner shall he most punctual and diligent. He should never mingle funds of others with his own and he should at all times (subject to any lien) be able to refund money he holds in trust for others. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 20. A practitioner shall not retain money he has received for his client for longer than is absolutely necessary. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 21. A practitioner 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. His right to ask for a deposit or to demand payment for his services, (failing which he may withdraw from a case or refuse to handle it), should never be exercised at a moment when the client or prospective client may be unable to find o ther assistance in time to prevent irreparable damage being done. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 22. A practitioner shall never forget that he should put first not his right to compensation for his services, but the interests of his client and the exigencies of the administration of justice. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 23. The practitioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s fee should be fixed on a consideration of the amount involved in or the magnitude of the controversy or matter, and the interest in it of the client, the time and labour involved, the reasonable overheads and degree of experie nce of the practitioner, and all other personal and factual circumstances prevailing. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 24. A practitioner who engages a foreign colleague to advise on a case or to co-operate in handling it, is responsible for the payment of the latter}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s charges in the absence of express agreement to the contrary. When a practitioner directs a client to a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid664366 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 foreign colleague, he is not responsible for the payment of the latter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15948913 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 s charges, but neither is he entitled to a share of the fee of the foreign colleague. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976149 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 25. No practi tioner should permit his professional services or his name to be used in any way which would make it possible for persons to practise law who are not legally authorised to do so. No practitioner shall delegate to a legally unqualified person}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11081794 not in his employ and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101\charrsid2194747 control, any function which is by law only to be performed by a qualified practitioner.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2976054 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2976054 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9459283 ------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2976054\charrsid2194747 \par }}