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Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Conduct of practice by practitioners - Practice rules and regulations

101: Criteria in relation to approval of practice rules by Minister

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"How the Minister decides if practice rules for lawyers are fair and good"

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When the Minister decides whether to approve practice rules, you need to think about some key things. The Minister considers the main responsibilities of the lawyers or conveyancers the rules are about. The Minister also thinks about protecting consumers and making sure any rules are fair. The Minister looks at whether the rules are consistent with New Zealand's international agreements. The Minister checks the rules against the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act and other laws that affect lawyers and conveyancers. The Minister wants to make sure the rules are reasonable and fair for everyone involved. The Minister considers whether the benefits of a rule outweigh any negative effects it might have. This helps the Minister make a decision about whether to approve the practice rules. The Minister's decision is important for making sure the rules are good for both lawyers and consumers.

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Practice rules and regulations

101Criteria in relation to approval of practice rules by Minister

  1. The Minister must, in deciding whether to approve any practice rules, have regard, among other things, to—

  2. the fundamental obligations of the practitioners to whom the practice rules relate:
    1. the principle that it may be necessary or expedient to impose duties or restrictions on practitioners in order to protect the interests of consumers:
      1. the principle that the burden of a duty or restriction should be proportionate to the benefits that are expected to result from the imposition of the duty or restriction:
        1. the consistency of the rules with New Zealand's international obligations:
          1. the provisions of this Act and all rights and obligations of practitioners under the law.