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Law Society urges SRA to focus on its core role, as new report shows insight into perceptions of the regulator

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published findings* from its corporate strategy benchmarking research, which examines key audiences’ perception of its performance, despite continued...

Legal Services Board confirms rise to Compensation Fund levy

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved a rise in the contributions solicitors make to the Compensation Fund, despite serious concerns.

SRA urged to seriously re-think flawed financial penalty regime proposals

We strongly urge the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to re-think the proposals set out in the financial penalties’ framework consultation.

SRA financial penalties framework consultation – Law Society response

We have serious concerns about the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposals to further develop its financial penalties framework.

Solicitor struck off for 'upskirting' a junior colleague

Pearl Moses considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for sexually motivated harassment of a junior colleague....

Law Society developing new resource to support in-house members with ethical practice

As part of its professional ethics programme, the Law Society of England and Wales is working in partnership with the Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre (IDEA)...

Financial Ombudsman Service charging professional representatives – Law Society response

We've responded to the Financial Ombudsman Service's consultation on charging claims management companies and other professional representatives.

Compensation Fund levy: serious concerns about proposed rise

We have serious concerns about the impact the proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy could have on the sector, especially small firms and sole...

SRA business plan and budget 2024/25 consultation – Law Society response

We’ve responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on its business plan and budget for 2024/25. Read our full response.

SRA business plan continues focus on D&I, technology and AML

We've responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) 2024/25 business plan and budget consultation.

SRA consumer protection review: client accounts vital for legal services

Firms should continue to be able to operate client accounts, as they are vital for the effective delivery of many legal services.

Law Society stands firm in its opposition to the SRA regulating CILEX members

Despite serious concerns, the Board of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has agreed to regulate members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).

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