extent N.I. + InterpretationN.I.

regulation 4 + 4.  In these regulations –

term the 1976 order + “the 1976 Order” means the Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976(1);

term the 2022 act + “the 2022 Act” means the Professional Qualifications Act 2022;

term the 2023 regulations + “the 2023 Regulations” means the Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023(2);

term register of swiss lawyers + “register of Swiss lawyers” has the same meaning as in regulation 3(1) of the 2023 Regulations;

term society + “Society” means the Law Society of Northern Ireland;

term swiss qualified lawyer + “Swiss qualified lawyer” has the same meaning as in regulation 3(1) of the 2023 Regulations.