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SRA Handbook
Definitions and interpretation
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Rule 3: Definitions and interpretation
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In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms in italics will have the meaning set out in Appendix 4.
- 3.2
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In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires:
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the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
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words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and vice versa and references to the masculine or feminine include the neuter;
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the word "body" includes a sole practitioner, and a special body within the meaning of section 106 of the LSA;
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the word "person" includes an individual, partnership, or a body of persons (corporate or unincorporated);
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any explanatory notes, guidance notes and/or commentary are for the purposes of guidance only and where any conflict exists, they shall not affect the interpretation of the provisions within these Rules;
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any headings are for ease of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of the provisions within these Rules;
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"in writing" includes any form of written electronic communication normally used for business purposes, such as emails;
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references to certificates, letters or other forms of written communication include references to those in both electronic and hard copy format;
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a reference to a Rule is to a Rule forming part of these Rules;
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a reference to any statute, statutory provision, code or regulation includes:
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any subordinate legislation (as defined by section 21(1) of the Interpretation Act 1978) made under it; and
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any provision which it has superseded or re-enacted (with or without modification) or amended, and any provision superseding it or re-enacting it (with or without modification) or amending it either before, at the date of or after the date of the commencement of these Rules; and
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these Rules will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.
- 3.3
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These Rules shall not apply to licensed bodies until such time as the Society is designated as a licensing authority under Part 1 of Schedule 10 to the LSA and all definitions shall be construed accordingly.
- 3.4
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In these Rules, references to the Rules being made under paragraph 19 of Schedule 11 to the Legal Services Act 2007 shall have no effect until the Society is designated as a licensing authority under Part 1 of Schedule 10 to the LSA.