Administration of Justice Act 1985 — United Kingdom law | Esheria

Administration of Justice Act 1985

This part lets the Society and the Council regulate solicitors’ practices and licensed conveyancers, including conditions, recognition, licensing, registers, appeals, and offences for false representation.

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Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
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Language
en
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appeals client accounts communications redirection compliance enforcement conveyancing practice costs court applications discipline estate administration fee deduction insurance and indemnity investigations legislative amendment history licensing practice conditions professional discipline professional regulation recognised bodies recognition of bodies recognition of legal services bodies recognition/licensing registers

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This part lets the Society and the Council regulate solicitors’ practices and licensed conveyancers, including conditions, recognition, licensing, registers, appeals, and offences for false representation. The Council must keep the register up to date, set rules for conveyancers and recognised bodies, and oversee discipline, accounts, indemnity, and insurance. This provision gives the High Court powers in probate and estate matters, allows certain court actions without hearing argument in some cases, and includes solicitor-discipline and court-administration rules, offences, and penalties. The Tribunal can impose separate penalties for multiple proved allegations and make several disciplinary orders, including revocation and payment orders. The text also restricts certain people from being employed, paid, or allowed to manage or hold interests except with Society permission. The High Court and the Council have powers to protect the public, manage trusteeship issues, investigate recognised bodies, and impose or seek costs and penalties.