Singapore legislation

Regulation 7

of Legal Profession (Disciplinary Tribunal) Rules

Regulation 7

Representation

Amended byS 692/2015 wef 18/11/2015S 692/2015 wef 18/11/2015

Subregulation 1

The respondent may appear before the Disciplinary Tribunal either in person or by a solicitor.

Subregulation 2

Amended byS 692/2015 wef 18/11/2015

Subject to paragraph (3), where the Disciplinary Tribunal proceedings are commenced pursuant to an application by a complainant under section 82A(5) or 96(1), or under section 96(1) read with section 82B(3) or (4), the complainant shall employ a solicitor and be represented by the solicitor in the conduct of proceedings before the Disciplinary Tribunal.

Subregulation 3

Amended byS 692/2015 wef 18/11/2015

Where the complainant is the Attorney-General, the Attorney-General may act in person, or be represented by a Deputy Attorney‑General, the Solicitor-General or any State Counsel, in the conduct of any Disciplinary Tribunal proceedings commenced pursuant to an application under section 82A(5) or 96(1), or under section 96(1) read with section 82B(3) or (4).