A law to allow bankrupt lawyers to practise in Bermuda has been passed in the Senate without amendment.
Last week, a motion to defer The Bermuda Bar Amendment Act 2008 for more consultation was defeated by the casting vote of Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Dame Jennifer Smith.
The law paves the way for attorneys such as Julian Hall, who has twice declared bankruptcy to work.
Bankrupt lawyers have been banned from practising in Bermuda since 1984.
The Act repeals provisions of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974 which prevents a lawyer who had been rendered bankrupt, but not debarred, from practicing.
It will allow bankrupt lawyers to continue to work, but with conditions including being restricted from practising real estate law and operating trust accounts.
Last week, a motion to defer The Bermuda Bar Amendment Act 2008 for more consultation was defeated by the casting vote of Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Dame Jennifer Smith.
The law paves the way for attorneys such as Julian Hall, who has twice declared bankruptcy to work.
Bankrupt lawyers have been banned from practising in Bermuda since 1984.
The Act repeals provisions of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974 which prevents a lawyer who had been rendered bankrupt, but not debarred, from practicing.
It will allow bankrupt lawyers to continue to work, but with conditions including being restricted from practising real estate law and operating trust accounts.
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