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BSB fires warning shot over SRA regulation
Sunday, 11 April 2010The Bar Standards Board has fired a warning shot across the bows of its solicitor counterpart, warning that “there will be instances where outcomes-based regulation is likely to be inadequate on its own, even if supplemented by guidance”.
Tags: bar standards board, outcomes-focused regulation, Solicitors Regulation Authority
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Conflict over burden of proof delays SRA’s new powers to fine and rebuke solicitors
Tuesday, 6 April 2010The Legal Services Board has delayed a decision on whether the civil standard of proof should apply to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s new powers to publicly rebuke and fine solicitors because of concerns raised by the Law Society and Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Tags: Institute of Legal Executives, Legal Services Board, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, Solicitors Regulation Authority
Posted in Latest news, Legal Services Board, Solicitors
LSB approves SRA’s new transfer scheme
Tuesday, 6 April 2010The Solicitors Regulation Authority has overcome a raft of concerns from the Legal Services Board to win approval for the new Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme. Some 26% of new solicitors in 2009 were either former barristers or international lawyers.
Tags: Legal Services Board, Solicitors Regulation Authority
Posted in Latest news, Legal Services Board, Solicitors