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1. BIS consultation on the introduction of a Land Registry service delivery company The Department of Business, Innovation & Skills is currently consulting on proposed changes to Land Registry’s structure and the introduction of a Land Registry service delivery company. There is a very short deadline for responses – the consultation closes on 20 March

        Paul Philip, the new Chief Executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will take up the reins at the Authority on Monday (3 February). Paul, who joins the SRA from the General Medical Council, takes over from Antony Townsend, who leaves after seven years at the helm. Paul’s immediate priority will

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        Issue Date: 03 February 2014 79% of firms complete diversity data collection exercise on time 79% (8,396) firms have successfully submitted their diversity data reports to the SRA by the 31 January deadline – with many more in progress. The 2013 data collection exercise started in July last year with a request for

Issue Date: 28 January 2014 SRA to consult on unrated insurers The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is consulting on only allowing rated insurers to provide professional indemnity (PII) cover to SRA-regulated law firms following problems caused by the insolvency of a number of insurers. To clarify the risks posed by changes in the market, the

Dear Member, Following this year’s consultations and the recent SGM, we recognise that some members have felt that their views have not been sought and heeded to the extent that they should have been. With this in mind, the office holders and Legal Aid team are keen to come and meet with as many members

Following on from the Law Society SGM on the 17th December 2013, at which the resolution brought by Mr Parry was carried, albeit by only the narrowest of margins, The Law Society – its President and Officers, recognised the need to engage more often and more effectively with its members. Part of that engagement was

    Training for Tomorrow event – Training Regulations Review The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is launching its Training for Tomorrow 2014 stakeholder engagement programme with four roadshows in London, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Manchester starting at the end of January. The events will provide an opportunity to discuss the SRA’s proposals for simplifying the regulation