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SRA Handbook
Investigations
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Rule 4: Investigations
- 4.1
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The parties to a discipline investigation are the SRA and the person under investigation.
- 4.2
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The SRA may exercise any investigative or other powers at any time including those arising from:
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sections 44B, 44BA, 44BB of the SA;
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sections 93 and 94 of the LSA; or
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rules made by the Law Society or the SRA for the production of documents, information or explanations.
- 4.3
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Subject to rule 4.4, the SRA may disclose any information or documents (including the outcome) arising from its discipline investigation:
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to an informant;
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to a person who is under investigation;
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to any person in order to facilitate its investigation and in particular to identify and obtain evidence, comments or information;
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to other regulators, law enforcement agencies, or other persons, in the public interest.
- 4.4
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The SRA may restrict disclosure of information to protect another person's right of confidentiality or privilege.