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Council welcomes amendments to Decree

07:01 Tue Jun 26, 2012


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Report by: Vosita Kotoiwasawasa

The Consumer Council has welcomed the Legal Practitioners Amendments Decree 2012.

Chief Executive – Premila Kumar says the move will benefit the consumers and will provide a fair platform for financial settlements provided by the courts.

Kumar says it will also serve as a protection to consumers who are often taken advantage of by some lawyers.

The Council had received numerous complaints against such lawyers who charge exorbitant fees for years.


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