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LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ACT 1981 - SECT 77

77—Report on investigation

        (1)         If, in the course or in consequence of an investigation under this Division, the Board is satisfied that there is evidence of unprofessional conduct by a legal practitioner or former legal practitioner, the Board must make a report on the matter to the Attorney-General and the Society.

        (4)         The Board must, in addition, report any suspected unprofessional conduct that would constitute an offence to all relevant law enforcement and prosecution authorities.

        (5)         The Board must, at the request of the Attorney-General, furnish the Attorney-General with any material in its possession relevant to the investigation or prosecution of the suspected offence.

        (6)         If it appears to the Attorney-General from a report or material furnished under this section that criminal proceedings should be taken against any person, the Attorney-General may take any action that may be appropriate for that purpose.



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