Ms Lorraine Benson:

The Deputy is absolutely correct, but all 28 member states have reservations in respect of the legal profession because in each country there are specific requirements for registration and training. It is not that Canadians are prevented from coming here or to the United Kingdom or Belgium to practise law, but if they do, they have to apply to the equivalent of the Bar Council or the Law Society. All member states have this arrangement and reservation included in the treaty.