Intervention...
Posted by admin in Interventions on 11 29th, 2011 | Comments Off
(revised November 2011) Introduction An intervention is one of the most drastic steps which the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) can take and has the effect of freezing the firm’s bank accounts, and of dealing with client files in such a way that they are either returned to the clients or forwarded...
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Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal...
Posted by admin in Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on 11 29th, 2011 | Comments Off
(revised November 2011) Introduction The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) was established under section 46 of the Solicitors Act 1974 to adjudicate upon allegations of professional misconduct by solicitors, registered foreign lawyers and those who are employees of solicitors and to hear applications...
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Dishonesty...
Posted by admin in Dishonesty on 11 23rd, 2011 | Comments Off
(revised November 2011) Introduction The dishonesty of a solicitor, registered foreign lawyer, registered European lawyer, or the manager or employee of recognised bodies or recognised sole practitioner is regarded as an extremely serious matter and will almost certainly result in a referral to the...
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Misconduct...
Posted by admin in Misconduct on 11 23rd, 2011 | Comments Off
(revised November 2011) Introduction Misconduct is a fundamental concept in the regulation of all professionals and will usually result in a some form of regulatory sanction, the exact nature of which will be determined by the severity of the misconduct, being imposed upon that professional. Misconduct...
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Pre-Outcomes Focused Regulation...
Posted by admin in Pre-OFR on 11 21st, 2011 | Comments Off
The items contained in this section are of historical interest only as they deal exclusively with issues from before Outcomes Focused Regulation was introduced on 6th October 2011 and before the various changes to the ways in which the SRA deals with issues such as Practice Standards Unit. Wherever there...
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SRA calls for all legal services to be r...
Posted by admin in News Items on 11 14th, 2011 | No Comments
14 November 2011 The SRA has called upon the Legal Services Board to ensure that all legal services are regulated so as to provide better protection for consumers. In its response to the Board’s consultation, “Enhancing consumer protection, reducing regulatory restrictions”, the SRA...
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