# Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980, Section 64B: Duty of Secretary of State.

Extent: S

When he has received advice under section 64A(3) in relation to a rule made under section 25A(4) or (5) ..., the Secretary of State may, having considered—
(a) that advice;
(b) whether the interests of justice require that there should be such a rule; and
(c) in relation to a rule made under section 25A(5), any relevant practice obtaining in the sheriff court,
approve or refuse to approve the rule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/46/section/64B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/solicitors-scotland-act-1980/section-64B
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