SRA Handbook

Waivers

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Rule 4: Waivers

4.1

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.

Notes

(i)

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.

(ii)

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.