Convictions that must be disclosed
18 Convictions that must be disclosed
(1) An application under these Rules for admission to the legal profession or for a declaration under section 31 of the Act, must disclose if the applicant has been convicted of an offence, other than an excluded offence.
Note for subrule (1)
A conviction does not include a situation in which a person is issued with an infringement notice and the person has expiated the offence by payment of the penalty shown on the notice.
Subrule (1):
(a) applies to a conviction even if other persons are prohibited from disclosing the identity of the offender; and
(b) extends to an offence committed before the commencement of these Rules.
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