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sexual orientation 2013Diversity – CLSBDiversity – CLSB – genderDiversity – CLSB – religion 2016Diversity – CLSB – sexual orientationDiversity – CLSB – ageDiversity – CLSB – ethnicity 2016Diversity – FODiversity – FO – ageDiversity – FO – disabilityDiversity – FO – ethnicityDiversity – FO – GenderDiversity – FO – religion 2017Diversity – FO – sexual orientationDiversity – ICAEWDiversity – ICAEW – disabilityDiversity – ICAEW – ethnicityDiversity – ICAEW – sexual orientationDiversity – ICAEW – ageDiversity – ICAEW – genderDiversity – ICAEW – religion 2017Diversity – ICAEW – overall population 2017Diversity – IPRegDiversity – IPReg – gender 2016Diversity – IPReg – ethnicity 2016Diversity – SRADiversity – SRA – age 2017Diversity – SRA – disability 2017Diversity – SRA – ethnicity 2017Diversity – SRA – gender 2017Diversity – SRA – religion 2017Diversity – SRA – sexual orientation 2017Health of the legal sectorInsolvencies in legal services (ONS data)Legal services exports as a proportion of service exports – excluding travel, transport and banking – (ONS data)Levels of innovationNet exports of UK legal services (ONS data)Non UK Litigants using the Commercial CourtRule of Law indexUK wide legal aid expenditureUK wide legal services turnoverMarket structureAlternative Business Structures licenses over timeAverage price of various services, spread of prices – individual consumersChanges in prices for business to business legal services (ONS data)Charging methods (fixed fees etc.) – individualsCharging methods (fixed fees etc.) – small businessesDelivery methods – Individual consumers 2015Delivery methods – Small businesses 2017Delivery methods used in legal servicesLevels of investment in the UK legal sector (ONS data)Market share for small business consumersNumber of regulated lawyersProxy indicators of demand for legal servicesNumber of transactions in different market segments – Business and CommercialNumber of transactions in different market segments – Business and Commercial 2Number of transactions in different market segments – Employment, Immigration, Civil, IPNumber of transactions in different market segments – Injury and CrimeNumber of transactions in different market segments – Probate, residential, familySize of unregulated sector – individualsRegulatorsReports and dataAccess to Justice: Long term lessonsBarristers’ perceptions of the public access schemeConsumers Value of RegulationDiversity data collection and transparencyEvaluation: ABS and investment in legal servicesEvaluation: Changes in competition in different legal marketsExperience of consumers in vulnerable circumnstances with different legal services providersHelping Legal Services Consumers Make Better Decisions 2014How People Resolve ‘Legal’ ProblemsJoint LSB/ Law Society/ Ministry of Justice Survey of Solicitors FirmsMarket SegmentationOnline survey of individuals’ handling of legal issues in England and Wales 2015Prices of Individual Consumer Legal Services 2016Prices of Individual Consumer Legal Services 2017Small Business Legal Needs SurveyUnderstanding Barriers to Entry, Exit and Changes to the Structure of Regulated Law FirmsUnderstanding the economic rationale for legal services regulationUnregulated legal service providersViews on the cost of regulationWhat happens when people with learning disabilities need advice about the law?Research TendersThe legal needs of small businesses 2015 surveyTechnology and Innovation in Legal Services 2018The legal needs of small businesses 2013-2017Small Business advice seeking behaviour10 Vs 100 firm ratio market shareEntry Vs Exit: percentage of entitiesTotal solicitors entities real turnover (£bn)Posts by categoryCategory: NewsLegal Services Consumer Panel: applications for non-executive members now openRegulatory performance update – six months on (August 2019)[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 141 CILEx Regulation amendments to extend its regulatory arrangements to cover licensed bodies[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 140 SRA amendments to its fee determinationsLegal Services Board responds to latest Consumer Panel findingsLSB approves SDT’s adoption of civil standard of proof[Decision Notice] Faculty Office application for approval of changes to its regulatory arrangements to introduce Transparency Rules and amend its Disciplinary RulesLSB updates rules to enhance regulatory independence[Decision Notice] Bar Standards Board (BSB) application for the approval of amendments to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements in respect of the publication of sexual orientation and religion or belief data by chambers and BSB entities[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 139 ICAEW amendments to its Practice Assurance RegulationsLSB launches LawTech podcasts and research papersLSB 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS: Advancing public interest and consumer outcomes[Decision Notice] Bar Standards Board (BSB) application for the approval of amendments to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements in respect of new transparency rules[Decision Notice] CILEx Regulation application for the approval of amendments to the CILEx Regulation Licensing Rules to allow for interim appeals arrangements[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 138 SRA amendments to PII rules and glossary drafting subsequent to PII/Compensation Fund application approved on 31 May 2019[Decision Notice] Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) application for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA Compensation Fund and Professional Indemnity Insurance RequirementsLSB announces new Chief Executive[Decision Notice] Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) application for the approval of amendments to introduce new SRA Regulatory Arrangements (Reporting Concerns) (Amendment) Rules[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 137 Amendments to regulatory arrangements to reflect changes to the governance structure of CILExLSB consults on refinements to proposed IGR[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 136 Amendments to the CILEx Regulation Exemptions PolicyLegal Services Board announces new Board Members[Decision notice] Master of the Faculties application for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of notaries post-admission training and supervisionLSB to champion consumer rights through education and technology[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 135 Consequential amendments to the BSB Handbook arising from the BSB Bar Qualification Rules approved by the LSB on 26 February 2019LSB welcomes SRA and BSB commitments to ongoing improvement on enforcement[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 134 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales regulatory arrangements – disciplinary bye-lawsLSB confirms appointment of four new members of the Legal Services Consumer Panel[Decision notice] BSB application for the approval of amendments to its Part 4 Qualification Rules[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 133 – Alteration to regulatory arrangements connected to a no deal exit from the European UnionNeil Buckley to step down as LSB Chief ExecutiveLSB accepts The Law Society undertakings report[Decision notice] Bar Council Practising Fee applicationLSB publishes assessment of regulators progress on diversityLSB announces new appointments to the Office for Legal ComplaintsLegal Services Board publishes its 2019 regulatory performance reportLegal Services Board publishes record of stakeholder sessions on new Internal Governance Rules[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 132 for miscellaneous amendments to the BSB Handbook to ensure drafting consistency: within the BSB Handbook; with BSB regulatory policy and practice; and with legislationLSB launches consultation on its 2019/20 business plan[Decision notice] CLSB application for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of unsolicited approaches[Decision notice] IPReg application for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of registration lapses[Decision notice] IPReg application for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of service of documents and notice of suspensionInnovation driven by competition and less hindered by regulationLSB to meet with the Counsel General and those with an interest in legal servicesLegal Services Board to hold stakeholder sessions on new Internal Governance Rules[Decision notice] Intellectual Property Regulation Board Practising Fee applicationLSB approves SRA’s Looking to the Future rule change applicationLSB launches final consultation on new Internal Governance Rules[Decision notice] CILEx Regulation application for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements to introduce the CILEx Regulation Transparency Rules[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 130 for BSB amendments to regulations in order to reflect regulatory powers contained in the Legal Services Act 2007 (General Council of the Bar) (Modification of Functions) Order 2018LSB issues second assessment of regulators’ transparency action plansLSB approves BSB changes to its professional misconduct standard of proof[Decision notice] BSB application for the approval of amendments to the standard of proof applied during professional misconduct proceedings.[Decision notice] Costs Lawyers Standards Board Practising Fee application[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 129 for ICAEW amendments to its PII Regulations and Minimum approved wording[Decision notice] Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and CILEx Regulation Practising Fee Application[Exemption direction] Exemption Direction 128 Alterations to CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund[Decision notice] Master of the Faculties Practising Fee application[Decision notice] Council for Licensed Conveyancers Practising Fee application[Exemption direction] Exemption Direction 127 Alterations to the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund[Decision notice] CLC application for the approval of amendments to take account of the CMA’s proposals regarding price, service and transparency[Decision notice] Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) application for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to the SRA’s Compensation Fund contribution[Decision notice] Solicitors Regulation Authority/The Law Society Practising Certificate Free (PCF) application[Decision notice] Bar Standards Board (BSB) application for the approval of removal of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) rules from the BSB HandbookLSB responds to MoJ’s LASPO review[Decision notice] Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) application for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements to introduce Transparency Rules and to make alterations to the SRA Roll, Registers and Publication RegulationsTransparency of prices could result in substantial increase in small business clientsLSB publishes internal governance rules response and decision document[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 126 for CLC amendments to regulations in order to implement the requirements of the Insurance Distribution Directive[Decision notice] Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) application for the approval of changes to the regulatory arrangements regarding the Insurance Distribution Directive[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 125 for ACCA amendments to regulations in order to implement the requirements of the Insurance Distribution DirectiveLord Chancellor confirms Dr Helen Phillips as Chair of the LSB[Decision notice] CILEx Regulation application for approval of alterations to its regulatory arrangements in respect of its Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Minimum WordingLSB publishes its annual report for 2017/18[Recommendation Letter and Decision notice] The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Licensing Authority application[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 124 for BSB amendments to rules relating to GDPR[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 123 for ICAEW amendments to regulations governing conduct committees[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 122 for BSB consequential amendments relating to definitionsLSB finds that the Law Society broke internal governance rulesLSB confirms appointment of the new Chair of the Legal Services Consumer PanelLSB confirms appointment of new member of the Legal Services Consumer PanelLSB announces its next three year strategyLSB approves framework for SRA’s new admission requirements for solicitors[Decision notice] Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Practising Fee applicationLSB publishes its third wave of SMEs’ legal needs researchExemption Direction 121 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales regulatory arrangements – disciplinary bye-lawsLSB confirms appointment of new members of the Office for Legal Complaints[Decision notice] Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) application for approval of changes to its regulatory arrangements to implement powers to suspend individual registrants[Decision notice] Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) application for approval of changes to its regulatory arrangements to implement powers to suspend individual registrantsLSB launches consultation on rules of proceduresLSB gives approval for the ACCA to start authorising probate activities[Decision notice] Bar Standards Board’s application for approval of changes to its regulatory arrangements in respect of Public and Licensed Access RulesLSB responds to Government’s response to the CMA 2016 Legal Services Market Study reportLSB publishes update on regulators progress against revised diversity outcomes[Decision notice] CILEx Regulation application for changes to regulatory arrangements in respect of its Investigation, Disciplinary and Appeals RulesLSB publishes revised regulatory performance assessment processLSB launches consultation on its 2018-2021 strategic plan and 2018/19 business plan[Decision notice] Bar Standards Board (BSB) application for changes to regulatory arrangements in respect of reporting requirements for barristersComparing the price of legal services can really benefit consumersLSB launches internal governance rules consultation[Decision notice] Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) Practising Fee application[Decision notice] Institute of Chartered Accountants in England (ICAEW) and Wales Practising Fee application[Decision notice] Costs Lawyer Standards Board Practising Fee applicationLSB assesses regulators CMA action plan[Decision notice] Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and CILEx Regulation Practising Fee application[Decision notice] Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and CILEx Regulation Practising Fee applicationLSB responds to Lord Chancellor’s ICAEW decision[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 118 Alterations to CILEx Regulation Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Minimum Terms[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 117 Alterations to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) regulatory arrangements Duty to report serious misconduct[Decision notice] CILEx Regulation application for changes to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Rules[Decision notice] Council for Licensed Conveyancers Practising Fee application[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 116 Alterations to the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund[Decision notice] The Master of the Faculties application for changes to its Notaries Rules 2015[Decision notice] Master of the Faculties Practising Fee application[Decision notice]Bar Standards Board (BSB) application for changes to its Parental Leave Rules[Decision notice] CILEx Regulation application for changes to its Compensation Fund[Decision notice] Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)/The Law Society Practising Certificate Fee (PCF) application[Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 115 Alterations to CILEx Regulation’s Regulatory Arrangements: Associate Prosecutor Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification RulesLSB welcomes Tailored Review reportLSB publishes its costs statement 2016/17LSB publishes annual report for 2016/17[Exemption Direction] Exemption direction 114 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Professional Indemnity Insurance Regulations – Review of dispensation decisions[Decision notice] Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB) application for the approval of changes to training and continuous professional development rulesLSB welcomes regulators’ action plans to deliver greater market transparency[Recommendation Letter and Decision notice] The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Approved Regulator and Licensing Authority applications[Decision notice] Bar Standards Board application for changes to Disciplinary Tribunal RegulationsLSB launches regulatory performance consultationLSB articulates its regulatory approach[Decision notice] Master of the Faculties application for changes to the Notaries Practice Rules – addition of Rule 21.5LSB launches research into vulnerable consumers’ experience of legal servicesLSB publishes investment in legal services research[Exemption Direction] 113 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Professional Indemnity Regulations – Run-off coverLSB responds to the CMA’s legal services market studyLSB publishes Business Plan for 2017/18[Exemption Direction] Exemption direction 112 Alterations to the BSB regulatory arrangements regulated individual acting in judicial or quasi-judicial capacityOLC Chair appointed[Exemption direction] Exemption Direction 111 Alterations to the BSB regulatory arrangements BSB Handbook – updated references to QualificationsLSB confirms appointment of new member of the Legal Services Consumer PanelLSB outlines scope of formal investigationPreferred candidate for the OLC Chair announced[Exemption direction] Exemption Direction 110 alterations to the Bar Standards Board’s regulatory arrangements – accepting instructions[Exemption direction] Exemption Direction 109 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Professional Indemnity Regulations[Exemption direction] Exemption Direction 108 Alterations to the BSB regulatory arrangements Handbook Conduct Rules[Exemption direction] Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Probate Regulations and Probate Compensation Scheme RegulationsLSB opens formal investigationLSB revises its diversity guidance[Decision notice] Master of the Faculties changes to regulatory arrangements[Decision notice] Bar Council Practising Certificate Fee application 2017[Withdrawn application] Bar Standards Board application for the approval of changes to the BSB’s Disciplinary Tribunal Rules Changes to regulatory arrangementsLSB responds to the CMA final reportLSB welcomes the CMA’s announcement of its review of the legal services market in England and WalesReport CategoriesConsumer focusMeasuring changeProvider focusRegulation
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