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LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2007 - SECT 591

Functions of Board

The Board has the following functions:
(a) to maintain the Register;
(b) to monitor the standard and provision of legal professional services;
(c) to receive, investigate and determine complaints made under Chapter 4 and, as necessary, refer complaints to the Tribunal or Supreme Court for hearing and determination;
(d) to approve terms and conditions of professional indemnity insurance policies provided to law practices;
(e) to advise the profession on appropriate standards of conduct;
(f) to monitor and identify trends and issues that emerge within the legal profession;
(g) to approve courses of continuing legal education;
(h) to advise the Minister on any matters relating to this Act;
(i) such other functions as may be imposed by this or any other Act;
(j) to conduct education programs relating to client-lawyer relationships for members of the public;
(k) such other functions as may be prescribed.



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