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Repeal, commencement and transitional provisions

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Regulation 21: Repeal, commencement and transitional provisions

21.1

The SRA Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) Notification Regulations shall cease to have effect on 30 September 2013.

21.2

These regulations come into force on 30 September 2013 but shall be implemented in phases in accordance with a timetable prescribed by the SRA.

21.3

Subject to regulation 21.4, you must register under Part 3 of these regulations in accordance with the timetable prescribed by the SRA.

21.4

After the relevant date in the timetable prescribed by the SRA, you must be accredited in accordance with these regulations before you undertake any criminal advocacy.