51(1)Where a client wishes to have his certificate amended, he may apply in person or by his solicitor.

51(2)Where a client is represented by a solicitor, the area director may require the solicitor to provide an opinion, orally or in writing, as to the merits of the application before deciding whether to amend the certificate as requested.

51(3)Where an area director determines that a certificate issued by him or by a former area director for that area ought to be amended, he shall issue a further certificate showing on its face that it amends and replaces the certificate previously issued and shall send it to the client’s solicitor who shall complete and sign the appropriate copy of the amended certificate and return it together with the replaced certificate forthwith to the area director.