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Bar Practice Regulations


Published: 1973-06-01

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LEGAL PROFESSION [CH.64 – 9

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– [Original Service 2001] STATUTE LAW OF THE BAHAMAS

THE BAR PRACTICE REGULATIONS

(SECTION 40) [Commencement 1st June, 1973]

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Bar Practice Regulations.

2. Until other provision is made by law, the practice followed immediately before the commencement of these Regulations governing the matters for which regulations may be made under paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 40 of the Bahamas Bar Act, shall continue in full force and effect.

THE BAHAMAS BAR (CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT) REGULATIONS

(SECTION 40) [Commencement 8th April, 1981]

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Bahamas Bar (Code of Professional Conduct) Regulations.

2. In these Regulations — (a) a reference to an attorney is a reference to a

counsel and attorney as defined in the Act; (b) the notes appended as a Commentary to each

Rule set out in the Schedule are only intended as general guidelines as to the meaning, scope, requirements and purpose of the respective Rule and do not form part of the Rule.

3. Every attorney shall in the pursuit of the practice of his profession comply with, and be subject to, the Rules of Professional Conduct set out in the Schedule.

S.I. 36/1973

Citation.

Existing arrangements for practice and accounts of the Bar to remain in force.

S.I. 22/1981

Citation.

Interpretation.

Code of conduct.