[42C Powers to examine documents and demand explanations in connection with complaints]
Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (1980 c 46) | Legislation

[42C  Powers to examine documents and demand explanations in connection with complaints]

[(1)     Where the Council are satisfied that it is necessary for them to do so for the purpose of investigating a complaint made to them or remitted to them by the Tribunal alleging—

(a)     . . .

(b)     the failure of an incorporated practice to comply with any provision of this Act or of rules made under this Act applicable to that practice; or

(c)     . . ..

(2)     A notice under subsection (1) may require—

(a)     the production

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