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SRA Handbook
Waivers
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Rule 4: Waivers
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In any particular case or cases the SRA Board shall have the power, in exceptional circumstances, to waive in writing the provisions of these Rules for a particular purpose or purposes expressed in such waiver, to place conditions on and to revoke such a waiver.
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Notes
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You must comply with the requirements of the Insolvency Act 1986 and other relevant legislation in relation to accepting appointments and acting as an appointment holder.
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You should have regard to the other guidance and best practice issued from time to time by the SRA as a recognised professional body on all issues relating to appointment holding, including professional independence.