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Who we are
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates more than 100,000 solicitors in England and Wales, as well as registered European lawyers and registered foreign lawers.
Established in January 2007, we are the independent regulatory body of the Law Society of England and Wales.
Changes to rule 2 of the Code of Conduct
Changes to rule 2.05 of the Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007 will come into force on 1 March 2010.
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These changes reflect the repeal of the Solicitors' (Non-Contentious Business) Remuneration Order 1994 which has removed the remuneration certificate procedure and clients' statutory rights to information about challenging a bill.
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Consumer credit licence
The Law Society has a group consumer credit licence. For guidance on consumer credit licensing requirements, visit the OFT website.
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Outcomes-focused regulation
Outcomes-focused regulation is how the SRA will operate from next year, concentrating on the high-level principles governing practice and the quality of outcomes for clients, rather than tick-box compliance with rules. You need to know what we are planning.
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Wolstenholmes closure
If you have been affected by the closure of Wolstenholmes, we have published guidance for former clients of the firm.
Assigned Risks Pool review
Take part in our consultation on the review of the Assigned Risks Pool—closing date is 12 February 2010.
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Renewal 2009/2010