Regulations and Complains for a Solicitor A01 Flashcards
1
Q
who are solicitors governed by
A
-the law society (represents them like a union)
2
Q
who are solicitors regulated by
A
solicitors regulations society
3
Q
what issues may the solicitors regulation society deal with
A
-professional misconduct
-committing a crime
4
Q
what can the solicitors regulation society do if they find a solicitor has committed a crime or professional misconduct
A
can strike them off
5
Q
who deals with general complaints against solicitors
A
Legal Ombudsman
6
Q
what complaints may the Legal Ombudsman deal with
A
-poor service
-delays
-excessive fees
