The Judicial Diversity Forum (JDF) has published a statistical report that brings together data on the diversity of the judiciary, judicial appointments and from the relevant legal professions (solicitors, barristers and legal executives). In doing so it provides a picture not only of the diversity of today’s judiciary, but also of the process by which…
Our first meeting after the summer break focused on the development of our new strategy for the legal services sector. We began by discussing progress made to increase transparency in the legal services. We were joined by senior colleagues from the Competition and Market Authority (CMA). They outlined the three broad themes of their original…
Consumers urged to shop around nationally for the best deals on divorce, wills, and conveyancing New Legal Services Board (LSB) research shows there is significant regional variation in the price of legal advice across England and Wales for what are fundamentally the same services. The research explores the cost of common legal scenarios related to…
Read more - Thousands could be paying over the odds for legal advice
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of two alterations to the Disciplinary Tribunal Regulations in the BSB Handbook.
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today launched a consultation on plans to increase transparency around how regulators spend practising certificate fee (PCF) income. Each year individual lawyers (e.g. solicitors, barristers, legal executives, patent and trademark attorneys, costs lawyers and notaries) and legal firms pay a PCF to their approved regulator in order to practise….
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today confirmed that the requirements for all nine approved regulators to separate their regulatory and representative functions have been achieved. Consumers expect the regulation of legal services to be independent from the profession and today’s announcement means consumers and regulated lawyers (e.g. solicitors, barristers, legal executives, patent and trademark…
Read more - Legal Services Board announces enhanced independence for legal regulators
We want to explore the widest possible pool of talent, and applications are encouraged from all sections of the community. Please visit the Public Appointments website for more information and to apply. The closing date for applications is 21/08/2020 at noon.
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CIPA alterations to comply with the 2019 IGR.
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CITMA alterations to comply with the 2019 IGR.
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the Bar Standards Board’s Handbook to comply with the 2019 IGR.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Legal Services Board (LSB) today announced the appointment of Stephen Gowland and Flora Page as non-lay members of the LSB. Stephen Gowland and Flora Page are being appointed for four-year terms commencing from 1 August 2020. The appointments were made by the Lord Chancellor in consultation with the…
Read more - Legal Services Board announces two new Board members
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval ACL alterations to comply with the 2019 IGR.
Read more - [Exemption Direction] Exemption Direction 155 ACL alterations to comply with 2019 IGR
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