Consultation responses

We respond to consultations from government departments and other organisations to influence changes in the law on behalf of our members.

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Solicitors Regulation Authority business plan and budget 2025/26 – Law Society response

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) must focus on its core compliance role if it is to regain public confidence and the trust of the profession...

Legal Services Board consultation on upholding professional ethics – Law Society response

We have responded to the Legal Services Board (LSB) consultation on upholding professional ethics.

Law Commission issues paper on criminal appeals – Law Society response

We submitted a response to a Law Commission issues paper on criminal appeals, a pre-consultation, evidence gathering exercise in advance of a full consultation.

Oversight and regulation of private prosecutors in the criminal justice system – Law Society response

We welcome the Ministry of Justice’s proposals to introduce new standards for private prosecutors.

Civil Justice Council review of litigation funding – Law Society response

We responded to the Civil Justice Council's review of litigation funding.

SRA consultation on client money in legal services – Law Society response

Client accounts are a fundamental tool for the efficient and effective delivery of legal services and the Compensation Fund is a key consumer protection. Many...

Law Commission consultation on disabled children's social care – Law Society response

We've responded to the Law Commission's consultation on disabled children's social care. We welcome proposed reforms to clarify the law and improve access to support,...

Legal Services Board guidance on the economic crime regulatory objective – Law Society response

There is no justification for regulators to introduce new compliance requirements beyond the intention of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).

Independent review of the criminal courts call for evidence – Law Society response

We’ve responded to Sir Brian Leveson's call for evidence for the independent review of the criminal courts.

Legal Services Board draft business plan 2025/26 consultation – Law Society response

We've responded to the Legal Services Board's draft business plan and budget 2025/26.

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