(1)  This section applies to a requirement under –

(a) section 254 (Reporting certain irregularities and suspected irregularities) to give written notice of an irregularity in connection with a trust account, a trust ledger account or trust money; or

(b) section 546 (Power of receiver to require documents or information) to give access to documents or information; or

(c) section 573 (Provisions relating to requirements under this Part) to produce documents, provide information or otherwise assist in, or co-operate with, an investigation.

(2)  The validity of the requirement is not affected, and a person is not excused from complying with the requirement, on the ground of legal professional privilege or any other duty of confidence.