# Constitutional Reform Act 2005, Paragraph 2


(1) In this Schedule “practising” is to be read in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) A barrister in England and Wales, an advocate in Scotland or a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland is practising if he is—
(a) practising as such,
(b) employed to give legal advice, or
(c) providing legal advice under a contract for services.
(3) A solicitor of the Senior Courts, a solicitor in Scotland or a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland is practising if he is—
(a) acting as such,
(b) employed to give legal advice, or
(c) providing legal advice under a contract for services.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/13/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/constitutional-reform-act-2005/schedule-13/paragraph-2
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