Singapore legislation

Regulation 7

of Legal Profession (Solicitors’ Compensation Fund) Rules

Regulation 7

Powers of Council in respect of application

The Council may, before deciding whether or not to make a grant out of the Compensation Fund, require in respect of any application the pursuit of any civil remedy which may be available in respect of the loss, or the institution of criminal proceedings in respect of the dishonesty leading to the loss, or the making of an application to a Disciplinary Committee.