Singapore legislation

Regulation 2

of Legal Profession (Pro Bono Legal Services) Rules 2013

Regulation 2

Definitions

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In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires —“charity” has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Charities Act 1994;“institution of a public character” has the same meaning as in section 40 of the Charities Act 1994;“National Council of Social Service” means the National Council of Social Service established under section 3 of the National Council of Social Service Act 1992;“non‑practising solicitor” means any solicitor who does not have in force a practising certificate;“permitted pro bono legal services” means any legal services —

(a)

which a solicitor can lawfully perform under the Act, other than —

(i)

appearing or pleading in any court of justice in Singapore; or

(ii)

appearing in any hearing before a quasi‑judicial or regulatory body, authority or tribunal in Singapore; and

(b)

which are not provided for or in expectation of any fee, gain or reward.

Definition

“charity” has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Charities Act 1994;

Amended byS 594/2024 wef 31/12/2021

Definition

“institution of a public character” has the same meaning as in section 40 of the Charities Act 1994;

Amended byS 594/2024 wef 31/12/2021

Definition

“National Council of Social Service” means the National Council of Social Service established under section 3 of the National Council of Social Service Act 1992;

Amended byS 594/2024 wef 31/12/2021

Definition

“non‑practising solicitor” means any solicitor who does not have in force a practising certificate;

Definition

“permitted pro bono legal services” means any legal services —

(a)

which a solicitor can lawfully perform under the Act, other than —

(i)

appearing or pleading in any court of justice in Singapore; or

(ii)

appearing in any hearing before a quasi‑judicial or regulatory body, authority or tribunal in Singapore; and

(b)

which are not provided for or in expectation of any fee, gain or reward.