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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How the UK government can support solicitors: autumn budget 2024

We’re calling for the UK government to use its autumn budget 2024 to invest in justice, support small law firms and help address the cybersecurity...

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.

Proposed revision of the Supreme Court Rules – Law Society response

We’ve responded to the Supreme Court UK (UKSC) consultation on proposals to revise the Supreme Court Rules.

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.

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 consumer protection review discussion paper – Law Society response

We have responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) discussion paper on its consumer protection review.

Improving the effectiveness of the Money Laundering Regulations – Law Society response

HM Treasury is consulting on improving the effectiveness of the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs 2017). Read our full response.

UN Race to Zero’s draft guiding principles for serviced emissions – Law Society response

We support the UN Race to Zero’s aims, and we also know that legal professionals play a significant role in transitioning to net zero. However,...

SRA regulation of non-authorised CILEX members – Law Society response

The Solicitors Regulation Authority should withdraw its proposals around the regulation of CILEX members to focus on its core regulatory responsibilities.

Ministry of Justice crime lower consultation – Law Society response

We responded to the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) crime lower consultation. This follows the UK government’s response to the criminal legal aid independent review (CLAIR)...

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