Singapore legislation

Clause 3

of Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill

Clause 3

Repeal and re-enactment of section 7

Section 7 of the principal Act is repealed and the following section substituted therefor:“Board may approve certain persons as qualified persons7.—

(1)

The Board may in exceptional cases, in its discretion, upon an application made to it by any person who is not otherwise entitled to become a qualified person but who, in the opinion of the Board, possesses such qualification or expertise as would enhance the quality of legal services in Singapore, approve the person as a qualified person for the purpose of this Act and issue to him a certificate to that effect.(2) Notwithstanding section 22, any decision of the Board under subsection (1) shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal or review in any court.”.