Regulatory Alerts2016-01-29
Legal Profession (Amendment) Act, 2016
The Legislature of the Virgin Islands enacted this amendment to revise the Legal Profession Act, 2015 by updating practitioner qualification criteria, admission procedures, and temporary practice certificate requirements for non-resident legal practitioners. The legislation transfers regulatory consultation and regulation-making powers from the Council to the Cabinet, adjusts practising certificate validity periods, and clarifies the statutory definition of legal documents. It further establishes updated fee structures, modifies the Attorney General’s appointment and revocation powers for tribunal members, and sets transitional deadlines to ensure continuous compliance for existing legal practitioners.
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