Regulation 14A Change of solicitor etc.F1

Where the solicitor who is providing assistance by way of representation in relation to a summary criminal matter has been required by the client to cease to act (other than where paragraph (2) below applies), the solicitor is to–

Where a client who is being provided assistance by way of representation in relation to a summary criminal matter wishes to have it provided by a different solicitor, the client is to–

The Board may grant an application under paragraph (2) above if it is satisfied that there is a good reason for the application.

This regulation does not apply to proceedings under sections 19, 30 or 36(1)(a) of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 F3, F4... paragraphs 29 or 36 of schedule 8 of the Terrorism Act 2000 F5, or paragraphs 37 or 44 of schedule 6 of the National Security Act 2023.