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14k. Section 14k

(1)

The Law Society may, by notice in writing, suspend or revoke the registration of a foreign lawyer under section 14j if the Law Society is satisfied that there is sufficient reason for doing so.

(2)

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the registration of a foreign lawyer under this Part may be suspended or revoked if—

(a)

the international partnership licence or qualified foreign law firm licence issued in respect of the international partnership or qualified foreign law firm, as the case may be, is suspended or revoked under section 14i;

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(b)

the foreign lawyer is in breach of any provision relating to his work permit or any relevant immigration laws in Sabah and Malaysia;

(c)

the foreign lawyer employed in a Sabah law firm is no longer duly authorized or registered to practise law in a state or territory other than Sabah or as a result of criminal, civil or disciplinary proceedings;

or

(d)

the foreign lawyer has been found guilty by the Disciplinary Board of any disciplinary misconduct and the Disciplinary Board has recommended the suspension or revocation of the foreign lawyer’s registration.

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