Singapore legislation
Clause 91
Clause 91
Council’s consideration of report
(1)
The Council shall consider the report of the Inquiry Committee and according to the circumstances of the case shall determine —
that a formal investigation is not necessary; or
that no sufficient cause exists for a formal investigation but that the advocate and solicitor should be ordered to pay a penalty under section 92 of this Act; or
that there should be a formal investigation by a Disciplinary Committee; or
that the matter be referred back to the Inquiry Committee, or adjourned for consideration.
(2)
The Council shall inform the person who made the application or complaint of the manner in which it has determined the application or complaint and in the event that the determination is that a formal investigation is unnecessary the Council shall on the request of such person furnish him with their reasons in writing.