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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

Standard Of Proof Applied By The SDT
November 3, 2017
Standard Of Proof Applied By The SDT

As part of a wider consultation later this year, the SDT is expected to review the standard of proof it applies

Sentencing Code Consultation
November 3, 2017
Sentencing Code Consultation

The Law Commission is consulting on the introduction of a single sentencing statute

SRA - Looking To The Future
November 2, 2017
SRA - Looking To The Future

The SRA are consulting on further changes to their Handbook, and on publishing more regulatory data
 

Closing Down Your Practice: Regulatory Requirements
November 2, 2017
Closing Down Your Practice: Regulatory Requirements

This practice note outlines the regulatory requirements to consider when closing down your practice

Response To Consultation On Child Cruelty Sentencing Guidelines
November 1, 2017
Response To Consultation On Child Cruelty Sentencing Guidelines

The Law Society has responded to the Sentencing Council’s consultation

Tackling Unfair Practices In The Leasehold Market
November 1, 2017
Tackling Unfair Practices In The Leasehold Market

The Law Society has responded to the Department of Communities and Local Government consultation

Law Society External Board Members
November 1, 2017
Law Society External Board Members

Applications are now sought for both lay members and Solicitor members of the Law Society Board

SRA Corporate Strategy 2017-2020
October 31, 2017
SRA Corporate Strategy 2017-2020

The Law Society has responded to the SRA's consultation on its draft corporate strategy for 2017-20

Regulatory Performance Assessment Consultation
October 31, 2017
Regulatory Performance Assessment Consultation

The LSB consultation sought feedback on its approach to assessing the performance of regulators

Draft Guidelines For Manslaughter Sentencing
October 31, 2017
Draft Guidelines For Manslaughter Sentencing

The Law Society has responded to the consultation on draft guidelines for sentencing offences of manslaughter