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Legal Profession Act 2006
61Holder of local practising certificate—show-cause event
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61 Holder of local practising certificate—show-cause event
(1) This section applies to a show-cause event that happens in relation to
the holder of a local practising certificate.
(2) The holder must give to the relevant council both of the following:
(a) not later than 7 days after the day the event happens, written
notice that the event happened;
(b) not later than 28 days after the day the event happens, a written
statement explaining why, despite the show-cause event, the
person considers themself to be a fit and proper person to hold a
local practising certificate.
(3) If a written statement is given to the relevant council after the end of
the 28-day period, the council may accept the statement and take it
into consideration.