Closed applications
We publish all applications under consideration, including information on current status. The closed applications listed in the tables below include the LSB’s decision and are presented by year of receipt.
We advise applicants that it is their responsibility to explicitly tell the LSB whether any information contained within the application is sensitive, and should therefore not be published.
| Approved Regulator | Application | Start date for 28 day initial decision period | Links to relevant documents | Milestones | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to the Red Tape Initiative. | 04/03/2013 | Application SRA Board Paper showing amendments to regulatory arrangements |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Approval of changes to the Public Access Rules and removal of the Media Comment rule from the Code of Conduct | 08/02/2013 | BSB Public Access Application February 2013 Annex 1 Review of the Public Access Scheme final report 2009 Annex 2 Extracts from the Civil Justice Council’s November 2011 report Access to Justice for Litigants-in-person (or Self-Represented Litigants) Annex 3 Correspondence from Mr T Mitchell of Fountain Chambers dated 27 April 2012 Annex 4a BSB 2012 Public Access Survey – report Annex 4b BSB 2012 Public Access Survey Annex 5 Review of Public Access Training Annex 6a Public Access draft Guidance for clients Annex 6b Public Access draft Guidance for barristers Annex 6c Public Access draft Guidance for clerks Annex 7 BSB draft Enforcement Strategy Annex 8 SRA February 2011 report Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme - Map of England and Wales Solicitor Day One Outcomes against a Barrister of England and Wales on completion of pupillage |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be up to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 08/05/2013 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving. |
| ILEX Professional Standards | Application to introduce additional certification rules for the award of Fellowship of CILEX and the application process for Fellowship applications made under this proposal. | 28/02/2013 | Application Annex 1 Associate to Fellows Certification Rules Annex 2 Associate to Fellows Guidance |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving. |
| ILEX Professional Standards | Application to alter CILEx’s Membership Requirement Regulations in respect of the qualifying employment element for admission as a Fellow and to create Application for Fellowship Work Based Learning Rules and Admission for Fellowship (Transitional arrangements) | 26/02/2013 | Application Annex 1 Membership Requirements Regulations Annex 2A Fellowship Rules Annex 2B Fellowship Rules (Transitional Arrangements) Annex 3A Consultation 2010 Annex 3B Consultation 2011 Annex 3C Pilot Annex 3D Equality Impact Assessment Annex 3E Equality & Diversity Data Annex 4A Work-based Learning Handbook Annex 4B Consistency of work-based learning applications |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements in respect of the payment and receipt of referral fees in personal injury cases. |
11/02/2013 | Application Annex A Annex B |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules that we are approving. |
| Approved Regulator | Application | Start date for 28 day initial decision period | Links to relevant documents | Milestones | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to the SRA’s Financial Services Rules (Independent Financial Advice). |
10/12/2012 | Application Rule Change |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Master of the Faculties | Application to the LSB for approval of alterations to Regulatory Arrangements: new Notaries (Practising Certificates) Rules 2012 | 26/11/2012 | Application to LSB Notaries (Practising Certificates) Rules 2012 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA Training Regulations Part 2 (Training Provider Regulations) (or minimum salary scheme). |
30/11/2012 | Application Annex A Annex B Annex C |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Intellectual Property Regulation Board | Alterations to the Rights to Conduct Litigation & Rights of Audience & Other Reserved Legal Activities Certification Rules 2012 | 16/08/2012 | Application Annex 1 Civil Procedure Rules & Practice Direction Annex 2 First Consultation Annex 3 S102a Patents Act 1977 & S292 Copyright & Design Act 1988 Annex 4 CIPA Higher Courts Regs 2007 Annex 5 ITMA Litigator & TM Advocate Certificate Regulations Annex 6 CPD Regulations (current) Annex 7 Code of Conduct Annex 8 Litigators Code Annex 9 Disciplinary Rules (current) Annex 10 Draft IPReg Regulations (Aug 2012) Annex 11 Amends to CPD Regs & Guidance (Aug 2012) Annex 12 Amends to Code (Aug 2012) Annex 13 Amends to Disciplinary Rules Annex 14 Response to First Consultation Annex 15 Response to Second (Supplementary) Consultation |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 13/11/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to Compensation Fund contributions | 09/07/2012 | Application |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| ILEX Professional Standards Limited | Application for approval of amendments to the Rights of Audience Certification Rules and the Associate Prosecutors Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules to introduce notification requirements for the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates | 19/06/2012 | Application Rights of Audience Certification Rules Associate Prosecutors Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules |
The initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days on issuance of an extension notice | The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to LSB for amendments to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements relating to Client Financial Protection | 28/05/2012 | Application Annex 1: Summary of changes to QIA and SIIR for 2012 Annex 2: QIA 2012 Annex 3: QIA comparison – Final 2011 vs. Final 2012 Annex 4: SRA Indemnity Insurance Rules 2012 with Appendices Annex 5: SR Indemnity insurance Rules 2012 with Appendices Annex 6: SRA Amendments to Regulatory Arrangements (Client Protection) Rules 2012 ANNEX 7: SRA Compensation Fund Rules 2011 ANNEX 8: SRA Indemnity Rules 2012 ANNEX 9: SRA Indemnity Rules 2012 (changes marked) ANNEX 10: SRA Financial Protection Policy Statement April 2011 ANNEX 11: Financial Protection Review Response Report |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to LSB for the approval of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) Notification Regulations | 16/05/2012 | Application |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to LSB for approval of amendments to the SRA Practice Framework Rules 2011 | 16/05/2012 | Application |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Application to the LSB for the approval of amendments to the Bar Training Regulations to require all students additionally to have achieved a required minimum score in the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT), for the entry onto the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). | 26/04/2012 | Application Annex A – Neuberger Report Annex B – Wood Report Annex C –Poor work by graduate applicants Annex D – Weak students Annex E – Consultation Annex E2 – Example Exam Questions Annex F – Response to consultation Annex G - EIA Annex H – BPTC Handbook Annex I – Student Survey |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 24/07/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rule that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Application to LSB for approval to amend the Bar Code of Conduct – Equality and Diversity provisions. | 26/04/2012 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 24/07/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| SRA | Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA Training Regulations | 15/03/2012 | Application Annex A – draft amends to LPC Handbook Annex B – Benchmarking LPC with BPTC/BVC Annex C – EIA Draft amendments |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| SRA | Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA Higher Rights of Audience Regulations 2011 | 15/03/2012 | Application Annex A Draft amendments |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| SRA | Application to LSB for the approval of the SRA Insolvency Practice Rules (2012) | 14/03/2012 | Application Draft SRA Insolvency Practice Rules (2012) |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information. |
| SRA | Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA Practice Framework Rules 2011 and the SRA Authorisation Rules for Legal Services Bodies and Licensable Bodies 2011 in relation to immigration work | 14/03/2012 | Application Draft Immigration Rules for Licensable Bodies |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information. |
| SRA | Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the Solicitors Keeping of the Roll Regulations and SRA Suitability Test 2011 | 14/03/2012 | Application Draft amendments to Keeping of the Roll Regulations and Suitability Test |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Master of Faculties | Application to the LSB for approval of alterations to Regulatory Arrangements: Amendment to the Notaries Accounts Rules 1989 | 06/01/2012 | Application Notaries Accounts Rules |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 02/04/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Approved Regulator | Application | Start date for 28 day initial decision period | Links to relevant documents | Milestones | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Faculties | Application to the LSB for approval of alterations to Regulatory Arrangements: Notaries (Post Admission) Rules 2009 | 05/12/2011 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 02/03/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Application to the LSB for approval of changes to the Code of Conduct in relation to the Cab Rank Rule | 27/10/2011 | Application Annexes 1 & 2 Annex 3 Annexes 4 to 7 Revised Terms of Contract received from BSB on 18/01/12 following comments from LSB Answers to LSB Contractual Terms Points 18/01/12 Response by BSB of 2/12/11 to LSB queries Representations made by the BSB received on 11/05/12 to the advice submitted from consultees. Revised Terms of Contract received from the BSB on 11/05/12 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be up to 90 days upon Issue of an extension notice We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 24/01/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. We have issued a warning notice which informs the BSB that the LSB, pursuant to paragraph 21(1)(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007, is considering whether to refuse the BSB’s proposed rule change. A copy of the notice can be found here and a link to further information and next steps can be found here. Summary of independent legal advice commissioned by LSB can be found here. The Board Paper and Board Minutes in relation to this application can be found here. The letter that went to consultees asking for advice can be found here. A document incorporating all responses from consultees can be found here |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Costs Lawyer Standards Board | Application to LSB for approval of four governance documents | 15/8/2011 | Application Consultation paper Draft Code of Conduct Draft Practising Rules Draft Disciplinary Rules Draft Training and CPD Rules |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.
We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 3/10/11 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal | Application to LSB for approval of Procedural Rules in relation to Appeals | 8/8/2011 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 26/09/11 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here |
The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information. |
| Bar Standards Board | Application to LSB for approval to amend the Bar Code of Conduct – Barrister Participation in Alternative Business Structures | 01/08/2011 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Application to LSB for approval to amend the Bar Code of Conduct - Authorisation to Practise | 22/07/2011 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5 Annex 6 Annex 7 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to the LSB for approval to amend the SRA’s compensation fund contributions | 18/07/2011 | Application |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | Decision Notice |
| The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) | Application to the LSB for approval to amend IPReg’s Litigators’ Code of Conduct | 30/06/2011 | Application Draft Rules of Professional Conduct Rules of conduct for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 27/09/11 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here |
The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information. |
| Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) | Application to LSB for approval to revise the CLC’s Adjudication Panel Rules and Disciplinary Procedure Applicable Standard of Proof | 31/05/2011 | CLC Application letter Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 28/08/11 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information. |
| The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) | Application to the LSB for approval to amend Examination and Admissions Rules | 01/04/2011 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We issued extension notices which extended the initial decision period to 90 days (29 June 2011) pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Application to LSB for approval to amend matters relating to Pupillage | 28/03/2011 | Application AnnexA AnnexB AnnexC AnnexD |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 25 June 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) | Application to LSB for approval to amend IPReg’s Disciplinary Procedure Rules | 25/03/2011 | Application AnnexA AnnexB AnnexC |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We issued extension notices which extended the initial decision period to 90 days (22 June 2011) pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) | Application to the LSB for approval of the new SRA Handbook | 21/03/2011 | Application Draft SRA Handbook Solicitors Keeping of the Roll Regulations KRR Matrix Solicitors Indemnity Insurance Rules SIIR Matrix Final Handbook Final Qualifying Insurers Agreement |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 17 June 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here On 15 April 2011, the SRA submitted two further sets of rules for approval as part of the new Handbook. The Solicitors Keeping of the Roll Regulations and Solicitors Indemnity Insurance Rules. Please see relevant links to the rules and supporting matrix for each set of changes. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information. Final versions of the approved regulatory arrangements can be found in the documents column. |
| Council for Licensed Conveyancers | Application to LSB for approval to amend the CLC’s Adjudication Rules and Disciplinary Procedure | 22/02/2011 | Application AnnexA AnnexB AnnexC AnnexD |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. | The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, |
| Council for Licensed Conveyancers | Application to LSB for approval to revise the CLC’s Rules and Guidance | 21/02/2011 | Application Final Handbook Final Frameworks |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 19 May 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here |
The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information and click on the relevant document links for the Handbook and Frameworks. |
| ILEX Professional Standards Ltd | Application to LSB for approval of amendments to ILEX Rights of Audience Certification Rules | 09/02/2011 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3(1) Annex 3(2) |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Application to LSB for approval of amendments to the Bar Training Regulations – International English Language Test | 15/01/2011 | Application Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D Annex E Annex F Annex G Annex H Annex I Annex J Annex K |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice
We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 14 April 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here |
The application was withdrawn by the BSB on 21 March 2011 and is therefore no longer under consideration. |
| Approved Regulator | Application | Start date for 28 day initial decision period | Links to relevant documents | Milestones | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of the Faculties | Application to the LSB for approval to amend the Practice Rules 2009 and Conduct and Discipline Rules and related documents | 13/12/2010 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice
We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 28 February 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. We have issued a second extension notice which extends the decision period to 11 March 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| ILEX Professional Standards Ltd | Application to LSB for approval to revise the Rights of Audience Certification Rules | 22/11/2010 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice
We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 23 December 2010 persuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here Following discussions with ILEX Professional Standards Ltd minor changes were made to the Rules and a revised version submitted (attached to the Decision Notice). |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Council for Licensed Conveyancers | Application to LSB for approval of changes to Licence and Practice Fees Arrangements | 31/08/2010 | Application | Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice
Following discussions with the CLC, supplementary information was provided for consideration alongside the original application. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving. |
| Master of the Faculties | Application to LSB for approval of Notaries (Continuing Professional Education) Regulations 2010 | 18/08/2010 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Regulations that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Application to LSB for approval of amendments to the Bar Training Regulations | 23/07/2010 | Application Annex 1 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice | The application was withdrawn by the BSB on 16 August 2010 and is therefore no longer under consideration. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application for approval of changes to the solicitors’ indemnity insurance rules | 12/07/2010 | Application Annex 1 Annex 2 |
Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. Following the 14 day consultation period for this application, the SRA has provided a further submission to us which we have considered in making our decision. The letters referred to in the Decision Notice can be found at the following links: Law Society 13 July 2010 SRA 23 July 2010 Legal Services Consumer Panel 23 July 2010 Law Society 26 July 2010 |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Regulatory Arrangements that we are approving. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application to LSB for approval of amendment to Rule 4 | 29/06/2010 | Application | Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice | The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please click here for the Exemption Direction. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | SRA application for approval of changes relating to the fee structure | 24/06/2010 | Application | Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice | The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Regulations that we are approving. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Amendments to the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme Regulations | 10/03/2010 | • Application • Annex 1 |
• Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice • Following discussions with the SRA, clarification material and a revised impact assessment have been submitted for consideration alongside the original application. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Regulations that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Amendments to the Bar Code of Conduct – application of the Public Access Scheme | 05/03/2010 | • Application • Annex 1 • Annex 2 • Annex 3 • Annex 4 • Annex 5 • Annex 6 • Annex 7 • Annex 8 |
• Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice • Following discussions with the BSB revised versions of the code and guidance and guidance for lay clients have been provided for consideration alongside the original application. These versions incorporate changes to the code resulting from the Self Employed Practice application. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the code and guidance that we are approving. |
| ILEX Professional Standards | Amendments to the Institute of Legal Executives’ Code of Conduct | 26/2/2010 | • Application and Annexes 1-5 |
• Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 7 May 2010 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. The extension notice was issued to both Alan Kershaw and Judith Gordon-Nichols. • Following discussions with IPS, further information was provided for consideration alongside the original application. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Code and guidance that we are approving. |
| Solicitors Regulation Authority | Application for the approval of the SRA Disciplinary Procedure Rules [2010] | 16/02/2010 | • Application • Annex 1 • Annex 2 • Annex 3 • Annex 4 • Annex 5 |
• Initial decision period is 28 days. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 14 May 2010 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. The extension notice was issued to both Charles Plant and Robert Heslett. •On 31 March 2010 the LSB held a meeting for discussions between the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and the Law Society about the standard of proof to be applied. A note of the meeting can be found here. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Amendments to the Bar Code of Conduct– The Structure of Self Employed Practice | 10/02/2010 | • Application • Annex 1 code amendments • Annex 2 guidance • Annex 3 Initial EIA |
• Initial decision period is 28 days. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 1 April 2010 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. The extension notice was issued to both Nicholas Green QC and Baroness Ruth Deech. • Following discussions with the BSB a revised version of the relevant section of the code has been provided for consideration alongside the original application. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the code and guidance that we are approving. |
| Bar Standards Board | Amendments to the Bar Code of Conduct – Legal Disciplinary Practices & Partnerships of Barristers | 01/02/2010 | • Application • Annex 1 code amendments • Annex 2 guidance • Annex 3 Initial EIA |
• Initial decision period is 28 days. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 1 April 2010 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. The extension notice was issued to both Nicholas Green QC and Baroness Ruth Deech. • Following discussions with the BSB revised versions of the code and guidance have been submitted for consideration alongside the original application. |
The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the code and guidance that we are approving. |
Alterations to regulatory arrangements