The Regulation of Lawyers

Question 1

What is the SRA?

Answer 1

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Question 2

What is the BSB?

Answer 2

Bar Standards Board

Question 3

How do SRA and BSB regulate?

Answer 3

Authorisation
Supervision
Enforcement

Question 4

Define authorisation

Answer 4

qualification requirements and annual practicing certificates

Question 5

Define supervision

Answer 5

draft rules, provide guidance, and investigates concerns

Question 6

Define enforcement

Answer 6

powers to reprimand and refer to disciplinary tribunals

Question 7

What does the SRA Standards and Regulations contain?

Answer 7

SRA Principles

SRA Codes of Conduct for solicitors and firms

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

Question 8

What are the SRA Principles?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What other ways are barristers regulated?

Answer 9

The BSB Handbook

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