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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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Office of Legal Complaints 2024/27 strategy and 2024/25 business plan – Law Society response
The Office of Legal Complaints is consulting on its draft 2024/27 strategy and 2024/25 business plan and budget for the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) service.
20 Dec 2023
Law Commission consultation on making a will – Law Society response
The Law Commission is consulting on reforms to enable electronic wills and to the rule that a marriage or civil partnership revokes a will.
08 Dec 2023
SRA arrangements for regulation of CILEX members – Law Society response
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) proposals on regulation of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members could risk consumer confusion and lead to a loss of...
22 Nov 2023
LSB consultation on first-tier complaints – Law Society response
The Legal Services Board is consulting on proposals to replace its requirements and guidance on first-tier complaints handling.
17 Nov 2023
CILEX consultation on enhancing consumer trust and confidence – Law Society response
Proposals from CILEX to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are seriously misguided and fail to consider the wider regulatory context.
03 Nov 2023
LSB consultation on technology and innovation guidance – Law Society response
We have responded to the Legal Services Board (LSB) consultation on its draft statutory guidance on promoting technology and innovation to improve access to legal...
19 Oct 2023
HM Treasury review of the AML and CTF supervisory regime – Law Society response
HM Treasury is consulting on four models for reforming the UK's anti-money laundering (AML) supervisory regime. Find out what this means for solicitors and firms.
16 Oct 2023
Evidence in sexual offence prosecutions – Law Society response
Following the government's Rape Review, the Law Commission is examining the trial process and to consider the law, guidance and practice relating to the use...
29 Sep 2023
HMRC change to data collected from customers – Law Society response
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is consulting on changes to the data HMRC requires from employers, some shareholders in owner-managed businesses and customers who are...
12 Sep 2023
HMRC consequences for promoters of tax avoidance – Law Society response
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is consulting on Finance Bill 2023-24 proposals to impose tougher consequences on promoters of tax avoidance. Find out what it...
12 Sep 2023
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