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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).

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.

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.

Law Society has serious concerns about proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy

In response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on the proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy, the Law Society of England and Wales...

Money Laundering Regulations should not place disproportionate obligations on the legal profession

HM Treasury should make sure changes to the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs) do not place disproportionate and unnecessary obligations on the legal profession.

SRA Board to decide the future regulation of CILEX members

The Solicitors Regulation Authority Board will this week decide whether to proceed with proposals to regulate members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).

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.

Why running identity checks does not make you AML compliant

Client identification and verification is an obligatory part of your anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. But your legal responsibilities extend far beyond this.

Report shines light on ethnic group attainment gap in legal professional assessments

The University of Exeter has published its report* on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) into the causes of different levels of attainment for...

SRA announces proposed rise in solicitors contributions to the Compensation Fund

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published a consultation on its 2024-2025 business plan and budget, which includes a proposed rise in contributions to...

Law Society's Money Laundering Task Force takes on new name

The Law Society of England and Wales’ Money Laundering Task Force has taken on a new name as the Economic Crime Task Force, to reflect...

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,...

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