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SRA Handbook

Application of the SRA Principles outside practice

Version 21 of the Handbook was published on 06/12/2018. For more information, please click 'History' Above

5: Application of the SRA Principles outside practice

5.1

In relation to activities which fall outside practice, whether undertaken as a lawyer or in some other business or private capacity, Principles 1, 2 and 6 apply to you if you are a solicitor, REL or RFL.