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202 Referral for disciplinary action
202 Referral for disciplinary action
On a costs assessment, a costs assessor—
(a) may refer a matter to the designated local regulatory authority if the costs assessor considers that the legal costs charged are not fair and reasonable; and
(b) must refer a matter to the designated local regulatory authority if the costs assessor considers that the legal costs charged, or any other issue raised in the assessment, may amount to unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct.