(1)  This section applies if –

(a) a locally registered foreign lawyer requests the domestic registration authority to amend or cancel the registration and the authority proposes to give effect to the request; or

(b) the domestic registration authority proposes to amend a locally registered foreign lawyer's registration only –

(i) for a formal or clerical reason; or

(ii) in another way that does not adversely affect the lawyer's interests.

(2)  The domestic registration authority may amend or cancel the registration as referred to in subsection (1) by written notice given to the lawyer, and section 188 (Amending, suspending or cancelling registration) does not apply in that case.

(3)  The domestic registration authority must advise the Board of any amendment or cancellation under this section and the reasons for the amendment or cancellation of the registration.