Singapore legislation

Clause 24

of Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill

Clause 24

Amendment of section 59

Section 59 of the principal Act is amended —

(a)

by inserting, immediately after paragraph (a) of subsection (1), the following paragraph:“(aa)without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (a), to make rules relating to the provision of services, by members of the Society, other than for or in expectation of any fee, gain or reward;”; and

(b)

by inserting, immediately after subsection (2), the following subsection:“(3) The Council may, after consulting the Professional Conduct Council, issue pursuant to subsection (1)(b) such practice directions, guidance notes and rulings as the Council thinks appropriate relating to professional practice, etiquette, conduct and discipline.”.

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