# Clergy Conduct Measure 2026, Section 59: Panel of approved lawyers

Extent: E
Status: prospective

The power to make rules under section 4 of the Church of England (Legal Aid) Measure 1994 includes power to make rules—
(a) requiring the compilation and maintenance of a list of solicitors’ firms and barristers approved in accordance with those rules to act in connection with a complaint;
(b) providing that an application for legal aid in connection with a complaint may, except in specified circumstances, be granted only if the solicitors’ firm or barrister chosen by the applicant is included on that list.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/2026/1/section/59 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-conduct-measure-2026/section-59
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