An outsourced compliance service provider has warned of a new-style scam they have intercepted involving criminals impersonating the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The methodology involves individuals contacting law firms alleging to be from the SRA Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have shared a report outlining both the opportunities and risks associated with and presented by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This report forms part of the SRA’s Risk Read More
On Thursday 16th November 2023 the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published the details of the first fixed penalties it has issued since introducing the new fixed financial penalty regime. The £750 fines that have been published today Read More
Sir Andrew Macfarlane, President of the Family Division has written a letter regarding the Revised National Listing Protocol for applications that seek Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DOL) relating to children under the inherent jurisdiction. Letter Read More
The Law Society of England and Wales has expressed concern over the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX’s) proposals for changes to the regulation of Chartered Legal Executives. CILEX is pushing for authorised Legal Read More
An independent report has revealed that a significant number of law firms are still struggling to fully comply with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) transparency rules, even though a minority of legal practitioners believe these Read More
Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, has highlighted the provisions of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) governing the disclosure of electronic documents and records, including mobile phone records to the family law division. Read More
Law firms have been warned they must do more to properly assess money laundering risk after a report last week identified 1/3 of firms are still not fully compliant with their obligations. The scale of non-compliance Read More
Practising certificate and registration renewals take place from 1st to 31st October 2023. This year, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has included no new questions or changes to what they ask for from law firms or Read More
SRA regulation of CILEX lawyers risks confusing consumers when trying to choose the right legal services, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. This comes in response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Read More
Ofsted has issued a fresh warning against the placement of vulnerable children, including those subject to deprivation of liberty orders, in unregistered children’s homes. Children subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) orders have complex Read More
The government has announced £26 million of new specialist support measures for victims of rape and sexual violence. The fund has been awarded to 62 specialist services over the next two years. Projects that will benefit include Read More
A Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) document suggests that legal executives should get the “same status” as solicitors and become aligned in the standards that apply to them, according to reports. After carefully evaluating both regulators’ Read More
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced that it plans to review the enforcement and investigative tools available to legal services regulators, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This could include increasing financial penalties available Read More
Aspiring solicitors should be paid £23,122 outside of London and £26,068 in London for qualifying work experience (QWE) for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or during their training contract, the Law Society of England and Wales has Read More
Ministry of Justice: This Practice Direction (PD) Update No.4 of 2023 makes amendments to two existing Practice Directions underpinning HMCTS’s online systems for certain types of family proceedings. PD36G: This pilot PD underpins HMCTS’Read More
So-called “quickie” online divorces are one of the focuses of a new review into unregulated legal services, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced. The review comes amidst concerns that not all providers are Read More
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has issued Practice Guidance to address some of the practical and procedural aspects of applications under s42 of the Family Law Act 1996, commonly known as Non-Molestation Read More
We are seeking views on proposals for how we will inspect supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 to 17. The consultation will provide the sector with the opportunity to share its views Read More
HMCTS has launched its latest survey to gather feedback on how it communicates and engages with court and tribunal users including legal professionals, the advice sector, contractors and criminal justice partner. With the justice system Read More
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