Legal regulatory bodies Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Legal services board oversee?
A
It oversees the regulation of lawyers in England and Wales.
2
Q
What does the Legal Services Board operate as?
A
A second check to the regulatory bodies of the three types of legal personnel
3
Q
What is a Legal Ombudsman’s purpose?
A
If the dispute between a client and lawyer cannot be resolved, then the case should be referred to them.
4
Q
What does it resolve?
A
Complaints about lawyers from clients in a fair and effective way
