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Section 29 Revocation of rights granted under section 26.F1I1

(1)

Where it appears to the Secretary of State that a body has failed to comply with a direction under section 42(6) of this Act, he may by order made by statutory instrument revoke the grant of the application made by that body under section 25 of this Act.

(2)

No instrument shall be made under subsection (1) above unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by each House of Parliament.

(3)

With effect from the date on which an order under subsection (1) above takes effect, any member of the body concerned who has acquired rights to conduct litigation or rights of audience by virtue of the scheme shall cease to hold those rights.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Ss. 25-29 repealed (5.3.2026 for specified purposes) by Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 8), ss. 36(1), 103(3); S.S.I. 2026/96, reg. 2(1)(2), sch. 1

Commencement

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S. 29 in force at 19.3.2007 by S.S.I. 2007/141, art. 2(e)