requiring them to keep learning in order to keep their practising certificates.

The Bermuda Bar Amendment Act requires lawyers to show they have completed ten hours of continuing education in lectures, seminars or conferences in the preceding 12 months to keep their practising certificates.

The amendment was movd by Attorney General Dame Lois Browne-Evans , who said it was requested by the Bar Council.

Shadow Legislative Affairs Minister John Barritt said the UBP supported the measure which was important in keeping lawyers abreast of new developments in the law.

He wondered whether the Attorney General herself would comply with the spirit of the new law if she was not requested to do so by the letter of the law.

Dame Lois replied she had already completed five hours and would do all that was required.