The Regulation of Lawyers Flashcards

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What is the SRA?

A

Solicitors Regulation Authority

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What is the BSB?

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Bar Standards Board

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How do SRA and BSB regulate?

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Authorisation
Supervision
Enforcement

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4
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Define authorisation

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qualification requirements and annual practicing certificates

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Define supervision

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draft rules, provide guidance, and investigates concerns

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Define enforcement

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powers to reprimand and refer to disciplinary tribunals

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What does the SRA Standards and Regulations contain?

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SRA Principles

SRA Codes of Conduct for solicitors and firms

Various sets of more detailed SRA rules (eg Accounts Rules, Education and Training Rules)

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What are the SRA Principles?

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You act:
In a way that upholds the constitutional principle of the rule of law, and the proper administration of justice

In a way that upholds public trust and confidence in the solicitors profession and in legal services provided by authorised persons

With independence

With honesty

With integrity

In a way that encourages equality, diversity and inclusion
In the best interests of each client

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What other ways are barristers regulated?

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The BSB Handbook

The Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service (hears complaints against barristers)

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