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Lawrence Scott, JP, MP

Lawrence Scott, JP, MP

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10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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So, I just want to let them know. And we have had numerous A lphas score on the Kappas —Anthony Davis, who put one in the upright, right in the pigeon, Mr. Speaker, or Jonathan Ball. But anyway, that is how we scored. But the thing is I think that the Kappas deserve a good- participation ribbon, just like St. …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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I remember in sports days, i f you were not there in the beginning or up there on the podium, you were able to get a little participation ri bbon, a little red ribbon with the gold writing. [Laughter]
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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And I think that we can give that to the St. George’s team , as I am a Somerset supporter.
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Yes, a red- and-blue partic ipation ribbon I think should go out. And with that, I will take my seat. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker . Mr. Speaker, I recognise that, again, this is legislation that is in furtherance of our Mutual Assi stance review and, in fact, there was a consultation period, but the consultation period was extremely short. The challenge when you have a consultation period that is essentially two weeks in the middle of the summer, and right …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to start on page 2 of the amended legislation, clause 3, which amends section 9. And it says, “The principal Act is amended in section 9(1)” and I am referring to clause 3( b) where it talks about, in paragraph (bb)(iii), “by inserting after ‘c ompanies’ the words ‘ , including the duties …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Okay, on page 3 of the amendi ng legislation, which amends section 10(3) of the principal Act, I would like to go refer to section 10(3) —
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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I am on page 3. And page 3 . . . or, sorry, it starts on page 2 with “A mends section 10. ”
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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“The principal Act is amended in section 10(3)” . . . and then over the page [paragraph] (h) “with respect to the Barristers and Accountants AML/ATF Board, he provides evidence that —(i) he is registered with the Board as required by section 30C of the Proceeds of Crime (Anti -Money Laundering and Anti . . .” So there are three …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Moving on to section 10(3)(h) (iii) on page 3, “the professional company of which he is a member or an employee is registered with the Board as required by section 30[C]” . . . a professional company . . . I work for a trust company. And that is not, in my interpretation . . . …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On page 3 of the new amended legislation, clause 5, which amends section 10A, it says, “The principal Act is amended in section 10A” and then (2) “Upon the holder of a practising certificate that is subject to limitations” and then it sets out what the limitations are. And under [new subsection (2)(b)] 3068 10 August …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On page 4 of the legislation, under [clause] 7, which inserts sections 10E, 10F, and 10G, it talks about . . . oh, sorry, Mr. Chairman. I also want to speak to . . . let’s go back to page 3, section 10A. No, sorry. Now I’m getting confused.
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Okay, I’m back on page 4. That is the right one. Section 10E(1), that refers to “Fit and proper persons.” Section 10E(1) says, “Every Barrister and registered associate, and every shareholder, controller, director and senior executive who exercises control of a professional company, must be a fit and proper person to engage in the practice of law.” I have not …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Continuing on . . . sorry.
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Continuing on page 4 of the amending legisl ation, [new section] 10E(4), which says, “The Council shall consider the previous conduct and activities in business or financial matters of the person, and shall have regard in particular to . . .” and then it lists a whole bunch of things that it shall have regard to. …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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So the subsections list things that should be considered and what arises when a la wyer’s bad practices would be considered, but does the inability to not be a good businessman preclude a lawyer from being a lawyer? That is my question. Then, evidence that the person has been convicted by the a court of a criminal offence—
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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Sorry. Same section 10E(4) and then (b) on the same page. So you see (a) and then (b)?
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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So, the person has been convic ted by a court of more than one criminal offence, “[(a)(i)] for which the person received a custodial or suspended sentence.” So, suppose you have a lawyer that is co nvicted, maybe of drunk driving, or domestic violence, or possession of marijuana. Does that make him a bad person, or somebody who just makes …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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So, on page 6, “Practising certif icate invalidated on conviction” It says, “If a barrister who holds a practising certificate issued under section 10 is convicted of an indictable offence, the practising certificate shall cease to be valid.” So I guess my question is . . . I am a private client lawyer, so I do not know what all …
10 Aug 2018 House of Assembly
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And I think that is it for that section 10. The next one is s ection 12. So thank you, Mr. Chairman.