Complaints Committee The Complaints Committee considers and investigates complaints relating to misconduct. It is independent in its decision-making. About the Complaints Committee The Complaints Committee considers and investigates complaints of alleged misconduct about legal practitioners that are referred to it by the LSRA. It is independent in its decision-making. The [...]
The LSRA today publishes its second report under its independent complaints handling regime which shows it received 605 complaints about solicitors and barristers in a six month period. Today’s report is based on complaints made to the legal services regulator between 7 March and 6 September 2020. The statistical data in the report includes: The [...]
Barristers’ Insurance Practising barristers are required by law to have Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII). On this page you can learn more about PII and your obligations under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 and the PII Regulations 2019. The Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 Section 46(1) of the [...]
Authority Members The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is an independent body established under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. The Authority’s members are appointed by the government following a nomination process designed to ensure the independence of the Authority. About the Authority The Authority is comprised of [...]
Your Legal Costs Duties New legal services costs transparency rules came into force in October 2019, under Part 10 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. Expand the links below to find out what these mean for you and your practice. Costs Transparency Rules The purpose of Part 10 [...]