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Client protection, interventions and the compensation fund - Corporate reporting

If we know that people are at risk of receiving legal services from a dishonest solicitor, or it is, for some other reason, necessary to protect the interests of clients, we can take action and close down a firm or a solicitor’s practice.

Attitudes to regulation and compliance in legal services

On 6 October 2011, the Solicitors' Regulation Authority (SRA) began regulating solicitors and firms in a new way; moving from a more prescriptive and reactive approach to regulation to a more pro-active, risk-based outcomes-focused approach (OFR).

Workforce progress report 2020

Welcome to our 2020 SRA staff diversity report. This provides information about our staff and what we did in 2020 to make sure we have a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflecting our core values and how we work.

SQE Business readiness review report (Geoff Coombe)

The latest business readiness report from the SQE’s independent reviewer, Geoff Coombe. We are pleased that the review shows that we are on-track for introduction of the SQE in September, with preparations fit for purpose. We welcome the recommendations of the report and are taking action to make sure they are implemented.

Update on progress (April 2017 – July 2020)

In line with the Bridge Group's recommendations, we have taken time to carefully develop and test the SQE. We issued a third consultation on the regulations that will implement the new approach. And we made further changes as a result of that consultation.

Education and training authorisation and monitoring activity September 2018 – August 2019

The purpose of this report is to tell our stakeholders about the outcomes of our quality assurance activity in relation to education and training. Unless otherwise stated, it relates to the period 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019.

Authorisation Review 2018/19 - Corporate reporting

Authorisation is the key point at which we make sure individuals and businesses meet the high professional standards we and the public expect when they enter the profession.

Upholding Professional Standards 2018/19 - Corporate reporting

Upholding Professional Standards review looks at the key themes in our work.

Upholding Professional Standards – Diversity Monitoring, Supporting Report - Corporate reporting

We take our commitment to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) very seriously.

Education and Training - Corporate reporting

We set the education and training standards for solicitors to make sure the people we allow into the profession are competent. This is so that people who use legal services get a proper standard of service from their solicitor.