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Rule 25: Commencement and repeals
[;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 6 OCTOBER 2011;] The Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007 has been replaced on the 6 October 2011 by the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 as part of the introduction of outcomes-focused regulation. [;END INSERTED MATTER;]
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[;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 31 MARCH 2009 AS PART OF CHANGES INTRODUCING FIRM-BASED REGULATION AND LDPs UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007;]Rule 25 of the Code of Conduct was amended on 31 March 2009 as part of a general updating of the rules to introduce firm-based regulation and legal disciplinary practices as provided for in the Legal Services Act 2007. [;END INSERTED MATTER;]
Rule
25.01
- (1)
These rules, together with the Solicitors' Recognised Bodies Regulations 2007, shall come into force on 1 July 2007.
- (2)
The following provisions are repealed by these rules:
- (a)
the Solicitors' Practice Rules 1990;
- (b)
the Solicitors' Publicity Code 2001;
- (c)
the Solicitors' Introduction and Referral Code 1990;
- (d)
the Employed Solicitors Code 1990;
- (e)
the Solicitors' Separate Business Code 1994;
- (f)
the Solicitors' Costs Information and Client Care Code 1999;
- (g)
the Law Society's Code for Advocacy;
- (h)
the Solicitors' Anti-Discrimination Rules 2004;
- (i)
the Solicitors' Overseas Practice Rules 1990; and
- (j)
the Solicitors' Incorporated Practice Rules 2004.
- (a)
- (3)
These rules also replace the conduct obligations imposed by virtue of The Guide to the Professional Conduct of Solicitors (1999) and Guide Online.
- (4)
For the avoidance of doubt, the following will remain in force after the coming into force of these rules:
- [;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 31 MARCH 2009 AS PART OF CHANGES INTRODUCING FIRM-BASED REGULATION AND LDPs UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007;](5)
As of 31 March 2009:
- (a)
the Solicitors' Recognised Bodies Regulations 2007 are replaced by the SRA Recognised Bodies Regulations 2009, and
- (b)
the Solicitors' Compensation Fund (Foreign Lawyers' Contributions) Rules are repealed.
- (a)
- (6) [;END INSERTED MATTER;] [;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 31 MARCH 2009 AS PART OF CHANGES INTRODUCING FIRM-BASED REGULATION AND LDPs UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007;] [Until 1 July 2009]:
- (a)
there is no requirement for a solicitor or REL practising in England and Wales as a sole practitioner to be a recognised sole practitioner; and
- (b)
rules which apply to a recognised sole practitioner are to be interpreted as applying to a solicitor or REL practising in England and Wales as a sole practitioner.
- (a)
- [;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 31 MARCH 2009 AS PART OF CHANGES INTRODUCING FIRM-BASED REGULATION AND LDPs UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007;](7)
The provisions of rule 7.07(1) requiring
- (a)
a partnership to have on its website and e-mails the words "regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority", and to have on its letterhead, fax heading, website and e-mails the name under which the partnership is recognised and the number allocated to it by the Authority, shall not apply until 1 October 2009;
- (b)
an LLP or company to have on its website and e-mails the words "regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority" shall not apply until 1 October 2009;
- (c)
a sole practice to have on its website and e-mails the words "regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority", and to have on its letterhead, fax heading, website and e-mails the name under which the sole practice is recognised and the number allocated to it by the Authority, shall not apply until [1 January 2010].
- (a)
Guidance to rule 25 - Commencement and repeals
- 1.
See note 3 of the guidance to rule 22 (Waivers) regarding commencement of the Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007 and waivers of repealed rules.
Rule 25: Commencement and repeals
[;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 6 OCTOBER 2011;] The Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007 has been replaced on the 6 October 2011 by the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 as part of the introduction of outcomes-focused regulation. [;END INSERTED MATTER;]
Go to SRA Handbook
[;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 31 MARCH 2009 AS PART OF CHANGES INTRODUCING FIRM-BASED REGULATION AND LDPs UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007;]Rule 25 of the Code of Conduct was amended on 31 March 2009 as part of a general updating of the rules to introduce firm-based regulation and legal disciplinary practices as provided for in the Legal Services Act 2007. [;END INSERTED MATTER;]
Rule
25.01
- (1)
These rules, together with the Solicitors' Recognised Bodies Regulations 2007, shall come into force on 1 July 2007.
- (2)
The following provisions are repealed by these rules:
- (a)
the Solicitors' Practice Rules 1990;
- (b)
the Solicitors' Publicity Code 2001;
- (c)
the Solicitors' Introduction and Referral Code 1990;
- (d)
the Employed Solicitors Code 1990;
- (e)
the Solicitors' Separate Business Code 1994;
- (f)
the Solicitors' Costs Information and Client Care Code 1999;
- (g)
the Law Society's Code for Advocacy;
- (h)
the Solicitors' Anti-Discrimination Rules 2004;
- (i)
the Solicitors' Overseas Practice Rules 1990; and
- (j)
the Solicitors' Incorporated Practice Rules 2004.
- (a)
- (3)
These rules also replace the conduct obligations imposed by virtue of The Guide to the Professional Conduct of Solicitors (1999) and Guide Online.
- (4)
For the avoidance of doubt, the following will remain in force after the coming into force of these rules:
- [;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 31 MARCH 2009 AS PART OF CHANGES INTRODUCING FIRM-BASED REGULATION AND LDPs UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007;](5)
As of 31 March 2009:
- (a)
the Solicitors' Recognised Bodies Regulations 2007 are replaced by the SRA Recognised Bodies Regulations 2009, and
- (b)
the Solicitors' Compensation Fund (Foreign Lawyers' Contributions) Rules are repealed.
- (a)
- (6) [;END INSERTED MATTER;] [;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 31 MARCH 2009 AS PART OF CHANGES INTRODUCING FIRM-BASED REGULATION AND LDPs UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007;] [Until 1 July 2009]:
- (a)
there is no requirement for a solicitor or REL practising in England and Wales as a sole practitioner to be a recognised sole practitioner; and
- (b)
rules which apply to a recognised sole practitioner are to be interpreted as applying to a solicitor or REL practising in England and Wales as a sole practitioner.
- (a)
- [;BEGIN MATTER INSERTED ON 31 MARCH 2009 AS PART OF CHANGES INTRODUCING FIRM-BASED REGULATION AND LDPs UNDER THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007;](7)
The provisions of rule 7.07(1) requiring
- (a)
a partnership to have on its website and e-mails the words "regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority", and to have on its letterhead, fax heading, website and e-mails the name under which the partnership is recognised and the number allocated to it by the Authority, shall not apply until 1 October 2009;
- (b)
an LLP or company to have on its website and e-mails the words "regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority" shall not apply until 1 October 2009;
- (c)
a sole practice to have on its website and e-mails the words "regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority", and to have on its letterhead, fax heading, website and e-mails the name under which the sole practice is recognised and the number allocated to it by the Authority, shall not apply until [1 January 2010].
- (a)
Guidance to rule 25 - Commencement and repeals
- 1.
See note 3 of the guidance to rule 22 (Waivers) regarding commencement of the Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007 and waivers of repealed rules.