Directions to Exempt


Under Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act, the LSB has the power to exempt certain general or specific changes to the Regulatory Arrangements from the approval process by issuing a direction.
All directions will be issued directly to the Approved Regulator concerned. Copies will also be published here.

Exemptions

Approved Regulator:

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Application:

The LSB has exempted from a full application, the revocation of Regulation 3F from the SRA Authorisation of Individuals Regulations and further alterations to revoke or remove any other references to Regulation 3F as and
when these are identified, in any other part of the SRA’s regulatory arrangements.

Decision:

4 December 2023 – ED 188  [PDF]

Approved Regulator:

Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg)

Application:

The LSB to approve by exemption the IPReg Practice Regulations 2023

Links to relevant documents:

Comparison Table [PDF]

Decision:

18 October 2023 – ED 187 IPReg Practice Fee Regulations [PDF]


Approved Regulator:

CILEx Regulation (CRL)

Application:

Request for the LSB to approve by exemption the CILEx Compensation Arrangement Contributions 2023

Start date for 28 day initial decision period:

7 November 2022

Links to relevant documents:

Application [PDF]

Milestones:

Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.

Decision:

2 December 2022 – Exemption Direction 186 – CRL Compensation Fund contributions 2023 [PDF]


Approved Regulator:

CILEx Regulation (CRL)

Request:

Request to the LSB to treat alterations to CILEx Regulation Temporary Rules for recognition of lawyers qualified in the EU/EEA  as exempt alterations

Date of Request:

28 October 2022

Links to relevant documents:

CRL Request [PDF]

Annex 1

Annex 2

Direction

21 November 2022 – Exemption Direction 185 – CRL Rules for recognition of lawyers qualified outside of the UK [PDF]


Approved Regulator:

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Request:

Request to the LSB to treat alterations to regulatory arrangements relating to the extension of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund as exempt alterations.

Date of Request:

17 August 2022

Links to relevant documents:

SRA Request [PDF]

Direction

1 September 2022 – Exemption Direction 184 – SRA SIF Extension 2022  [PDF]


Approved Regulator:

The Law Society (TLS)

Request:

Request to the LSB to treat alterations to the Assurance Protocol between TLS and the SRA as exempt alterations.

Date of Request:

19 April 2022

Links to relevant documents:

TLS Request [PDF]

Annex A [PDF]

Annex B [PDF]

Direction

4 May 2022 – Exemption Direction 183 – TLS Assurance Protocol [PDF]


Approved Regulator:

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Request:

Request to the LSB to treat clarificatory alterations to the SRA’s SQE Assessment Regulations as exempt alterations.

Date of Request:

12 April 2022

Links to relevant documents:

SRA Request – SQE Assessment Regulations [PDF]

SQE amendment regulations [PDF]

Schedule to amendments regulations [PDF]

Direction

22 April 2022 – Exemption Direction 182 – SQE Assessment Regulations [PDF]


Date: 
6 April 2022

Title: 
Exemption Direction 181 General Exemption – minor alterations [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of minor alterations to approved regulators’ regulations as set out in the direction.


Date of Request

28 March 2022

Request

CLC Request – Adjudication Panel Rules [PDF]

Direction

30 March 2022 – Exemption Direction 180 CLC Amendments to Adjudication Panel Rules [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the CLC Adjudication Panel Rules.


Date

3 February 2022

Title

Exemption Direction 179 CRL Amendments to CILEX Member Grades [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CRL amendments to CILEX Member Grades.


Date

17 December 2021

Title

Exemption Direction 178 ICAEW Amendments to Regulatory Appointments Process [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the ICAEW Regulatory Appointments Process


Date:

26 November 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 177 CRL Amendments to its Compensation Fund Contributions  [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the CRL Compensation Fund contributions 2022.


Date:

3 November 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 176 SRA Amendments set out in the SRA Regulatory Arrangements (Amendment) Rules 2021  [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments set out in the SRA Regulatory Arrangements (Amendment) Rules 2021


Date:

1 November 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 175 CLC Amendments to its Compensation Fund Contributions  [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the CLC Compensation Fund contributions 2021/22.


Date:

11 Aug 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 174 SRA Amendments to the Practising Certificate Fee Determination 2021 [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the SRA Practising Certificate Fee Determination 2021.


Date:

28 July 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 173 SRA Amendments to the SRA Indemnity (Amendment) Rules 2021 – Extension of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the SRA Indemnity (Amendment) Rules 2021 – Extension of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund


Date:

01 July 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 172 ICAEW Amendments to the Fitness Committee Regulations and the Appeal Committee Regulations [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the ICAEW Fitness Committee Regulations and the Appeal Committee Regulations


Date:

10 June 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 171 SRA Amendments to the SQE Assessment Regulations [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the SRA SQE Assessment Regulations


Date:

27 May 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 170 SRA Amendments to the Regulatory and Disciplinary Procedure Rules [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the SRA Regulatory and Disciplinary Procedure Rules.


Date:

06 May 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 169 SRA Amendments to the Glossary for Terms Used in the SRA Statutory Trust Rules [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to SRA Glossary for terms used in the SRA Statutory Trust Rules.


Date:

22 April 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 168 TLS amendments to TLS/SRA Assurance Protocol [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of TLS amendments to TLS/SRA Assurance Protocol.

 


Date:

20 April 2021

Title:

Exemption Direction 167 ICAEW Amendments to Professional Indemnity Insurance Regulations and Guidance [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of ICAEW’s Amendments to Professional Indemnity Insurance Regulations and Guidance for 2021.


 

Date: 
20 November 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 166 CILEx Regulation Compensation Arrangements 2021 [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CILEx Regulation’s Compensation Arrangements for 2021.


Date: 

16 November 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 165 SRA Authorisation of Individuals Regulations[PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the SRA’s Authorisation of Individuals Regulations.


Date: 
4 November 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 164 CILEx Regulation Enforcement Rules[PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CILEx Regulation’s Enforcement Rules.


Date: 
29 October 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 163 SRA Compensation Fund Determinations [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the SRA’s Compensation Fund Determinations.


Date: 
27 October 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 162 CILEx Regulation Practise Rights Handbooks [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CILEx Regulation’s Practise Rights Handbooks.


Date: 
21 September 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 161 CLC Compensation Fund contributions [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the CLC’s Compensation Fund contributions for 2020/21.


Date: 
16 September 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 160 SRA SIF extension [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the SRA Indemnity (Amendment) Rules 2020.


Date: 
11 August 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 159 BSB Disciplinary Tribunal Rules [PDF]

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of two alterations to the Disciplinary Tribunal Regulations in the BSB Handbook.


Date: 

Date: 
22 July 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 158 CIPA amendments to comply with 2019 IGR [PDF]

Annex A [PDF]

Annex B [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CIPA alterations to comply with the 2019 IGR.


Date: 
22 July 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 157 CITMA amendments to comply with 2019 IGR [PDF]

Annex A [PDF]

Annex B [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CITMA alterations to comply with the 2019 IGR.


Date: 
22 July 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 156 BSB Handbook amendments to comply with 2019 IGR [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the Bar Standard Board’s Handbook to comply with the 2019 IGR.


Date: 
17 July 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 155 ACL amendments to comply with 2019 IGR [PDF]

Annex A [PDF]

Annex B [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of ACL alterations to comply with the 2019 IGR.


Date: 
14 July 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 154 Bar Council amendments to its Constitution [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the Bar Council’s Constitution.


 

Date: 
9 July 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 153 Law Society amendments to comply with 2019 IGR [PDF]

Annex A [PDF]

Annex B [PDF]

Annex C [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of Law Society alterations to comply with the 2019 IGR.


 

Date: 
10 June 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 152 CILEx amendments to its Bye-Laws [PDF]

Annex – the new Bye-Laws [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the CILEx Bye-Laws


Date: 
8 June 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 151 ICAEW amendments to its PII Regulations [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the ICAEW PII Regulations


 

Date: 
5 May 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 150 CILEx Regulation amendments to its Licensing Regulations [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CILEx Regulation’s regulatory arrangements in respect of its Licensing Rules.


Date: 
6 April 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 149 Blanket Exemption for temporary alterations required as a result of the Coronavirus[PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of temporary alterations to approved regulators’ regulations that may be required as a result of the Coronavirus


Date: 
16 March 2020

Title: 
Exemption Direction 148 SDT amendments to make corrections to the drafting of its Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of SDT amendments to make corrections to the drafting of its Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules.


Date: 
21 November 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 147 SRA amendments to make corrections to and update drafting within its Standards and Regulations [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of SRA amendments to make corrections to and update drafting within its Standards and Regulations.


Date: 
31 October 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 146 BSB Amendments to the Bar Qualification Rules and an amendment to a definition in Part 6 of the BSB Handbook

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of BSB amendments to the Bar Qualification Rules and an amendment to a definition in Part 6 of the BSB Handbook


Date: 
14 October 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 145 BSB Enforcement Decision Regulations amendments [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of BSB amendments to the Part 5.A Enforcement Decision Regulations of the BSB Handbook.


Date: 
11 October 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 144 ACCA rulebook amendments [PDF]

Annex – the amended regulations [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of ACCA amendments to its rulebook.


Date: 
10 October 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 143 CILEx Regulation Compensation Arrangements 2020 [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CILEx Regulation’s Compensation Arrangements for 2020.


Date: 
30 September 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 142 SRA amendments to make corrections to and update drafting within its Standards and Regulations [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of SRA amendments to make corrections to and update drafting within its Standards and Regulations.


Date: 
13 August 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 141 CILEx Regulation amendments to extend its regulatory arrangements to cover licensed bodies [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of CILEx Regulation amendments to extend its regulatory arrangements to cover licensed bodies.


Date: 
02 August 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 140 SRA amendments to its fee determinations [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of SRA amendments to its fee determinations.


Date: 
04 July 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 139 ICAEW amendments to its Practice Assurance Regulations [PDF]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of ICAEW amendments to its Practice Assurance Regulations.


Date: 
07 June 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 138 SRA amendments to PII rules and glossary drafting subsequent to PII/Compensation Fund application approved on 31 May 2019

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of SRA amendments to PII rules and glossary drafting subsequent to PII/Compensation Fund application approved on 31 May 2019


Date: 
02 May 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 137 Amendments to regulatory arrangements to reflect changes to the governance structure of CILEx

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments made by CILEx Regulation to reflect changes to the governance structure of CILEx


Date: 

16 April 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 136 Amendments to the CILEx Regulation Exemptions Policy

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments made by CILEx Regulation to its Exemptions Policy


Date: 
28 March 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 135 Consequential amendments to the BSB Handbook arising from the BSB Bar Qualification Rules approved by the LSB on 26 February 2019

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations made by the BSB as a consequence of changes to the BSB’s Bar Qualification Rules.


Date: 
15 March 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 134 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales regulatory arrangements – disciplinary bye-laws

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations made by the ICAEW to its disciplinary bye-laws.


Date: 
20 February 2019

Title: 
Exemption Direction 133 – Alteration to regulatory arrangements connected to a no deal exit from the European Union

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to approved regulators’ regulations that may be required if there is a no deal exit from the European Union.

Closure: As the UK and the EU have now agreed a Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the LSB has decided to close Exemption Direction 133 with effect from 1 February 2021.


Date: 
19 December 2018

Title: 
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 legislation

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to BSB’s regulations in order to ensure drafting consistency.


Date: 
11 December 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 131 for ACCA amendments to the ACCA Rulebook Section 2 Regulations and Section 3 Code of Ethics and Conduct

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the ACCA Rulebook Section 2 Regulations and Section 3 Code of Ethics and Conduct.


Date: 
29 October 2018

Title: 
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 2018

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to BSB’s regulations in order to reflect regulatory powers contained in the Legal Services Act 2007 (General Council of the Bar) (Modification of Functions) Order 2018


Date: 
28 September 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 129 for ICAEW amendments to its PII Regulations and Minimum approved wording

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to ICAEW’s PII Regulations and minimum approved wording


Date: 
21 September 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 128 Alterations to CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the CILEx Regulation Compensation Fund contributions for 2018/19.


Date: 
06 September 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 127 Alterations to the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the CLC’s Compensation Fund contributions for 2018/19.


Date: 
26 June 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 126 for CLC amendments to regulations in order to implement the requirements of the Insurance Distribution Directive

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CLC’s regulations in order to implement the requirements of the Insurance Distribution Directive.


Date: 
26 June 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 125 for ACCA amendments to regulations in order to implement the requirements of the Insurance Distribution Directive

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to ACCA’s regulations in order to implement the requirements of the Insurance Distribution Directive.


Date: 
7 June 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 124 for BSB amendments to rules relating to GDPR

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the amendments to the rule on outsourcing to third parties and the consequential amendments to guidance.


Date: 
24 May 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 123 for ICAEW amendments to regulations governing conduct committees

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the amendments to the Investigation Committee Regulations, Disciplinary Committee Regulations, Appeal Committee Regulations and Fitness Committee Regulations.


Date: 
22 May 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 122 for BSB consequential amendments relating to definitions

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for two sets of consequential corrections to the BSB Handbook following changes to definitions concerning enforcement actions.


Date: 
13 February 2018

Title: 
Exemption Direction 121 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales regulatory arrangements – disciplinary bye-laws

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations made by the  ICAEW to its disciplinary bye-laws


Date: 
10 November 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 120 Alterations to CILEx Regulation’s Regulatory Arrangements: Admissions and Licensing and other rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of minor and technical drafting alterations to CILEx Regulation’s regulatory arrangements in respect of:

  • Admissions and Licensing Rules
  • Application for Fellowship (Work Based Learning) Rules
  • CPD Regulations
  • Right to Conduct Litigation and Rights of Audience Rules
  • Rights of Audience Certification Rules

Date: 
22 September 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 119 Alterations to the CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CILEx Regulation Compensation Fund contributions


Date: 
19 September 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 118 Alterations to CILEx Regulation Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Minimum Terms

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CILEx Regulation’s rules in respect of technical changes to its PII Minimum Terms.


Date: 
19 September 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 117 Alterations to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) regulatory arrangements Duty to report serious misconduct

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the BSB’s regulations in respect of duty to report serious misconduct.


Date: 
06 September 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 116 Alterations to the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the CLC’s Compensation Fund contributions for 2017/18.


Date: 
11 August 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 115 Alterations to CILEx Regulation’s Regulatory Arrangements: Associate Prosecutor Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CILEx Regulation’s regulatory arrangements Associate Prosecutor Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules: Associate Prosecutor Level 1 Qualifications


Date: 
10 July 2017

Title: 
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

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the ICAEW’s Professional Indemnity Insurance Regulations – introduction of right of review for dispensation decisions


Date: 
27 April 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 113 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Professional Indemnity Regulations – Run-off cover

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the ICAEW’s Professional Indemnity Regulations – Run off cover


Date: 
30 March 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 112 Alterations to the BSB regulatory arrangements regulated individual acting in judicial or quasi-judicial capacity

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements, which clarify the drafting in respect of a BSB regulated individual acting in judicial or quasi-judicial capacity.


Date: 
22 March 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 111 Alterations to the BSB regulatory arrangements BSB Handbook – updated references to Qualifications

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements, Handbook removal of references to “Qualifications Committee” and the “Pupillage Funding Committee”; and updated reference to European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations


Date: 
16 March 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 110 alterations to the Bar Standards Board’s regulatory arrangements – accepting instructions

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations to the Bar Standards Board Handbook, Part 2, Section C, rC21 – accepting instructions


Date: 
7 March 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 109 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Professional Indemnity Regulations

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the ICAEW’s Professional Indemnity Regulations – Minimum Approved Wording


Date: 
27 February 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 108 Alterations to the BSB regulatory arrangements Handbook Conduct Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements, Part 2, Section C, Conduct Rules of the Handbook


Date: 
20 February 2017

Title: 
Exemption Direction 107 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Probate Regulations and Probate Compensation Scheme Regulations

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the ICAEW’s Probate Regulations and Probate Compensation Scheme Regulations


Date: 
12 December 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 106 Alterations to BSB Regulation regulatory arrangements Membership and Procedures of the Inns’ Conduct Committee Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the BSB Membership and Procedures of the Inns’ Conduct Committee (ICC) Rules in respect of the ICC membership Panel Pool


Date: 
06 December 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 105 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales regulatory arrangements – disciplinary bye-laws

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations to regulatory arrangements made by ICAEW to its disciplinary bye-laws.


Date: 
20 October 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 104 Alterations to CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund contributions 2017

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements in respect of its Compensation Fund contributions for 2017


Date: 
4 October 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 103 Alterations to CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements Application for Fellowship Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements in respect of paragraph 11 of its Application for Fellowship Rules


Date: 
23 September 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 102 Alterations to the Master of the Faculty’s regulatory arrangements Code of Practice

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the Master of the Faculty’s regulatory arrangements in respect of the introduction of its Code of Practice


Date: 
6 September 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 101 Alterations to the CLC’s regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund Contributions 2016/17

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the CLC’s regulatory arrangements in respect of contributions to its Compensation Fund for the practising year 2016/17


Date: 
12 August 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 100 Alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund Contributions 2016

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements in respect of contributions to its Compensation Fund for the practising year 2016/17


Date: 
5 August 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 99 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Minimum Wording

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to ICAEW regulatory arrangements in respect of its PII, updating the minimum wording to take account of the requirements of the Insurance Act 2015 which comes into force on 12 August 2016


Date: 
21 July 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 98 Alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements Participating Insurer’s Agreement

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements in respect of its Participating Insurer’s Agreement, which forms part of the SRA’s Indemnity Insurance Rules


Date: 
01 July 2016

Title: 
Exemption Direction 97 Alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements Indemnity Insurance Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements in respect of The Minimum Terms and Conditions of its Indemnity Insurance Rules, to give effect to the provisions of the Insurance Act 2015, which comes into force on 12 August 2016.


Date: 
24 November 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 96 Alterations to the Insititute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Disciplinary Byelaws

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to ICAEW regulatory arrangements in respect of its Disciplinary Byelaws to come into effect from 1 January 2016


Date: 
7 September 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 95 Alterations to CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund contributions 2016

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements in respect of its Compensation Fund contributions for 2016


Date: 
21 August 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 94 Alterations to the CLC’s regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund contributions 2015/16

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the CLC’s regulatory arrangements in respect of its Compensation Fund contributions for 2015/16


Date: 
14 August 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 93 Alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements Recognised Sole Practices

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements in respect of the Recognised Sole Practices Rules 2015


Date: 
12 August 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 92 Alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements Compensation Fund Contributions 2015

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements in respect of contributions to its Compensation Fund for the practising year 2015/16


Date: 
24 July 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 91 Alterations to the CLC’s regulatory arrangements to reflect the Deregulation Act 2015

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to the CLC’s Handbook and Frameworks to reflect the statutory provisions in the Deregulation Act 2015, sections 86-89 and Schedules 19 and 20


Date: 
10 June 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 90 Alterations to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements Handbook Part 6, Definitions

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements, Handbook Part 6, Definition of “complaint”


Date:
22 April 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 89 Alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements Sole Practitioner (No2) Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the removal of transitional provisions relating to the SRA’s regulation of sole practitioners


Date: 
31 March 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 88 Alterations to the SRA’s Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) Regulations (QASA)

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of minor administrative process alterations made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to its QASA regulations


Date: 
24 March 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 87 Alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements for Higher Rights of Audience

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to its Higher Rights of Audience regulations in respect of expired transitional arrangements


Date: 
18 March 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 86 Alterations to the SRA Handbook Glossary

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to the SRA Handbook Glossary


Date: 
18 March 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 85 Alterations to the SRA regulatory arrangements for sole practitioners

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in relation to transitional provisions for sole practitioners


Date: 
24 February 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 84 Alterations to ILEX Professional Standards regulatory arrangements arising from change of name to CILEX Regulation

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations to regulatory arrangements made by ILEX Professional Standards Limited as a consequence of its change of name to CILEX Regulation


Date: 
9 February 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 83 Alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements for professional indemnity insurance

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to its regulatory arrangements for professional indemnity insurance (PII). Technical changes to facilitate implementation of alterations to the SRA’s PII rules.


Date: 
4 February 2015

Title: 
Exemption Direction 82 Alterations to ICAEW regulatory arrangements: Investigation, Disciplinary and Appeals Committees

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations made by ICAEW to its regulatory arrangements in respect of its Investigation, Disciplinary and Appeals Committees


Date: 
22 December 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 81 Alterations to IPReg regulatory arrangements arising from coming into force of a statutory instrument

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations made to IPReg’s Code of Conduct, Registered Bodies Regulations, Disciplinary Procedure Rules and IPReg Appeals Rules, arising from the coming into force of a statutory instrument which modifies the powers of CIPA and ITMA


Date: 
22 December 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 80 Alterations to ICAEW minimum approved wording

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations made by ICAEW to its minimum approved wording for professional indemnity insurance contracts.


Date: 
15 December 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 78 Alterations to CLC regulatory arrangements, mostly to implement changes to LSB rules relating to ABS licensing decisions, plus two further minor changes

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations made by the CLC concerning periods of time for appeals against decisions of CLC acting as a licensing authority, and time periods for temporary ABS licenses. Two additional unrelated minor alterations.


Date: 
9 December 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 77 Alterations to IPS regulatory arrangements arising from a modification of functions order and other minor amendments

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the IPS arising from the coming into force of the Legal Services Act 2007 (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) (Modification of functions) Order 2014 and other minor changes


Date: 
16 October 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 76 Alterations to the SRA’s Training Regulations 2014

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority its Training Regulation 2014 in respect of definition of “equivalent means”


Date: 
14 October 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 74 Alterations to the SRA’s Solicitors Keeping of the Roll Rules 2014

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to the Solicitors Keeping of the Roll Rules 2014.


Date: 
13 October 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 75 Alterations to the SRA Handbook Overseas Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the SRA to its Overseas Rules 2014


Date: 
09 October 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 73 Alterations to the SRA Handbook – accountants reports

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to the SRA Handbook in relation to the accountant reports


Date: 
1 September 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 72 Alterations to the ICAEW’s Probate Compensation Fund Regulations

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to their Probate Compensation Scheme Regulations.


Date: 
22 August 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 71 Alterations to the CLC’s Regulation and Enforcement Policy

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to the CLC Regulation and Enforcement Policy (publication of determinations)


Date:
19 August 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 70 Alterations to the ICAEW Probate Regulations

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) in respect of the ICAEW Probate Regulations


Date: 
13 August 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 69 Alterations to the Master of the Faculties Notaries Practice Rules 2014

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Master of the Faculties in respect of Rule 20 (Investment Business) of its Notaries Practice Rules 2014


Date: 
29 July 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 68 to the SRA Amendments to Regulatory Arrangements (Red Tape Initiative – residual client balances) Rules 2014.

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the SRA to its Residual Client Balances Rules.


Date: 
02 July 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 67 Alterations to the CLC’s Licensed Bodies (ABS) Licensing Framework

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the CLC to its Licensed Bodies (ABS) Licensing Framework to reflect changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.


Date: 
6 June 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 66 Alterations to the SRA’s training regulations

Description: 
LSB grants an exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the SRA to its training regulations.


Date: 
17 April 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 65 Alterations to the IPS Rules of Audience Rules and Rights to Conduct Litigation and Rights of Audience Certification Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the IPS to its Rules of Audience Rules – Rule 3 and Rights to Conduct Litigation and Rights of Audience Certification Rules – Rule 6. (These rules were approved by the Legal Services Board on 19 December 2013 but have not been implemented).


Date: 
10 March 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 64 Alterations to the BSB’s Rules for the Inns Conduct Committee

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the BSB to the Rules for the Inns Conduct Committee, to update references following the publication of the BSB Handbook.


Date: 
04 March 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 63 Alterations to the SRA’s Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) Regulations 2013 [2014]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the SRA in respect of the advocacy registration timetable contained within SRA QASA Regulation 21.2


Date: 
14 February 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 62 Alterations to the SRA’s Higher Rights of Audience Regulations

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the SRA removing the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court from the scope of the Higher Rights of Audience Regulations


Date: 
31 January 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 61 Alterations to the Bar Standards Board Handbook

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Bar Standards Board to the Bar Standards Board Handbook


Date: 
09 January 2014

Title: 
Exemption Direction 60 Alterations to the CLC Regulations for the appointment and service of Council members

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to the CLC Regulations for the Appointment and Services of Council Members 2014


Date: 
19 December 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 59 Alterations to the BSB Handbook

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Bar Standards Board to the BSB Handbook in relation to changes arising from the Courts and Crime Act 2013 and other minor amendments.


Date: 
17 September 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 58 consolidation of IPS Continuing Professional Development Regulations (CPD)

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of changes to IPS regulatory arrangements in respect of CPD. Consolidation of the IPS CPD regulations into a single set of regulatory arrangements.


Date: 
30 August 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 57 Miscellaneous and Consequential amendments to the SRA Handbook

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for miscellaneous and consequential alterations made by The Solicitors Regulation Authority to the SRA Handbook


Date: 
15 August 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 56 Alterations to the SRA Handbook

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by The Solicitors Regulation Authority to the SRA Handbook resulting from the SRA’s Red Tape Challenge Initiative


Date: 
29 May 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 55 Minor alteration to the CLC Code of Conduct

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by The Council for Licensed Conveyancers to the CLC Code of Conduct amending the disclosure requirements relating to client protection provisions.


Date: 
25 April 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 54 Alterations to the CLSB’s Practising Rules – Costs Lawyers

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by The Costs Lawyers Standards Board (CLSB) to the CLSB Practising Rules – Costs Lawyers, to allow for the deletion of Rule 12.3 in relation to Retired Costs Lawyers.


Date: 
24 April 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 53 Alterations to the CLSB’s Practising Rules – Costs Lawyers

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by The Costs Lawyers Standards Board (CLSB) to the CLSB Practising Rules – Costs Lawyers, to allow for a Costs Lawyer the right of appeal to a decision by the CLSB to revoke a Practising Certificate and, to define when a Practising Certificate will expire.


Date: 
4 April 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 52 Alterations to the CLC Handbook

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by The Council for Licensed Conveyancers to the CLC Handbook amending the ABS Framework to make clear the limited circumstances in which the First Tier Tribunal is likely to award costs and updating references to the Financial Conduct Authority (previously the Financial Services Authority) in the Acting as insurance intermediaries Code and the Glossary.


Date: 
23 January 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 51 Alteration to the Bar Standards Board’s Bar Training Regulations

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by The Bar Standards Board to the Bar Training Regulations amending the content of Admission and Call Declarations.


Date: 
2 January 2013

Title: 
Exemption Direction 50 Alteration to the ILEX Professional Standards Continuing Professional Development Regulations, Associate Prosecutor Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules, and Rights of Audience Certification Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the ILEX Professional Standards to its Continuing Professional Development Regulations, Associate Prosecutor Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules, and Rights of Audience Certification Rules to provide for a change to the period constituting the Continuing Professional Development year which will become 1 October to 30 September from 1 October 2013, as well as to reflect the change in year to 2013 throughout the relevant regulations.


Date: 
12 December 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 49 Alterations to the Solicitors Regulation Authority Compensation Fund Rules and Handbook Glossary

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to Rules 1, 2 and 26 of the Compensation Fund Rules 2011 and Rule 4 of the Handbook Glossary to update them by removing the ‘sunset’ clause and references and provisions relating to the ‘transitional period’.


Date: 
30 October 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 48 Alteration to the Costs Lawyers Standards Board’s Training and CPD Rules for Cost Lawyers

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by The Cost Lawyers Standards Board to the Training and CPD Rules to clarify that CPD records may be subject to audit and to make minor alterations to events that quaify for continuing professional developments.


Date: 
17 October 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 47 Alterations to the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) Handbook and Frameworks

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of miscellaneous amendments made by the CLC to its Handbook and Frameworks, as set out at Annex 1 to the exemption direction. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 17 October 2012.


Date: 
18 July 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 46 Alterations to The Master of Faculties Notaries (Qualification) Rules 1998

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the The Master of Faculties to its Notaries (Qualification) Rules 1998 to clarify the arrangements for appeals against decisions by the Qualification Board


Date: 
26 June 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 45 Alteration to Ilex Professional Services Limited Rights of Audience Certification Rules and Associate Prosecutor Litigation and Rights of Audience Certification Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by Ilex Professional Services Limited (IPS) to the Rights of Audience Certification Rules and Associate Prosecutor Litigation and Rights of Audience Certification Rules to require advocates to notify IPS of their intention to enter the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) Scheme. This direction is deemed to be made and effective on 26 June 2012


Date: 
25 June 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 44 Alterations to the Council for Licensed Conveyancers Licensed Bodies (ABS) Framework

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the CLC to it Licensed Bodies (ABS) Framework to remove the requirement for applicants to submit a diversity profile as part of the application. CLC will collect and publish diversity data from its whole regulated community every two years


Date: 
25 May 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 43 Alterations to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements to introduce the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) Notification Regulations

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the SRA in respect of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) Notification Regulations to require advocates to notify the SRA of their intention to enter the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) Scheme.


Date: 
25 May 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 42 Alterations to the grace period for compliance with requirements to have in place an approved compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) and compliance officer for finance and administration (COFA)

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations made by the SRA to the end date of the grace period which allows firms to be treated as being in compliance with Rule 8.5 of the SRA Authorisation Rules for Legal Services Bodies and Licensable Bodies 2011 or Regulation 4.8 of the SRA Practising Regulations 2011, when they do not have an approved compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) and compliance officer for finance and administration (COFA) in place. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 25 May 2012.


Date: 
18 April 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 41 Alterations to the SRA Handbook to introduce The SRA Glossary 2012 and provide for miscellaneous amendments to the Handbook

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments made by the SRA to the Handbook to introduce The SRA Glossary 2012, as set out at Annex 1 to the exemption direction, and make miscellaneous amendments to the SRA Handbook, as set out at Annex 2 to the exemption direction. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 18 April 2012.


Date: 
18 April 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 40 Alterations 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

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments made by the SRA to the Practice Framework Rules 2011 and the SRA Authorisation Rules for Legal Services Bodies and Licensable Bodies 2011 to provide for licensed bodies to be authorised by SRA to undertake immigration work when also authorised to undertake reserved legal activities. This direction is deemed made on and to be effective from 18 April 2012.


Date: 
18 April 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 39 Alterations to the SRA Handbook to introduce the SRA Insolvency Rules 2012

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments made by the SRA to the SRA Handbook to introduce the SRA Insolvency Rules 2012. The new rules provide that solicitors and registered European lawyers authorised by the SRA to undertake insolvency work do so in compliance with the Insolvency Service’s Insolvency Code of Ethics. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 18 April 2012.


Date: 
11 April 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 38 Regulatory Arrangements relating to the Master of the Faculties, Rule 10 of the Public Notaries (Practising Certificate) Rules 1982

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to Rule 10 of the Public Notaries (Practising Certificate) Rules 1982. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 11 April 2012.


Date: 
22 February 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 37 Regulatory Arrangements relating to the BSB Code of Conduct and Practising Certificate Rules on authorisation for carrying out immigration advice and services

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the Bar Standards Board Code of Conduct (introduction of Rule 206A) and Practising Certificate Rules (amendment to Rule 20) both in relation to authorisation of the carrying on of immigration advice and services. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 22 February 2012.


Date: 
15 February 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 36 Regulatory Arrangements relating to the BSB Code of Conduct, Bar Training Regulations and Practising Certificate Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the Bar Standards Board Code of Conduct, Bar Training Regulations and Practising Certificate Rules. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 15 February 2012.


Date: 
6 January 2012

Title: 
Exemption Direction 35 Regulatory Arrangements relating to the BSB Disciplinary Tribunal Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the Bar Standards Board Disciplinary Tribunal Rules. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 6 January 2012.


Date: 
23 December 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 34 Regulatory Arrangements relating to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (Appeals) (Amendment) Rules 2011

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (Appeals) (Amendment) Rules 2011. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 23 December 2011.


Date: 
21 December 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 33 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the Practising Certificate Rules and changing references to ‘recognised bodies’ to authorised bodies’

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of changes: to the Practising Certificate Rules, Rule 5 to clarify that an application for a practising certificate will only be fully made if the relevant documents and the relevant practising certificate fee has been received by the Bar Standards Board; and changing references to ‘recognised bodies’ to ‘authorised bodies’.  This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 21 December 2011.


Date: 
20 December 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 32 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the SRA Handbook

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the SRA Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements Rules [2011]. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 20 December 2011.


Date: 
13 December 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 31 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to CLC ABS Framework

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the CLC ABS Framework to update in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Exemption Order 2011. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 13 December 2011.


Date: 
22 November 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 30 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the Rights of Audience Certification Rules & the Associate Prosecutors Rights of Audience & Litigation Certification Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of changes to the Rights of Audience Certification Rules and the Associate Prosecutor Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules to exclude from membership of the Admissions and Licensing Committee (ALC) Fellows who are also members of the IPS Board; and alterations to the Associate Prosecutors Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules to clarify that independent members shall be in majority for each ALC. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 22 November 2011.


Date: 
10 November 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 29 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the CLSB Disciplinary Rules and Procedures

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of changes to the Cost Lawyers Disciplinary Rules and Procedures to change the membership of the Conduct Committee and the Conduct Appeals Committee. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 10 November 2011.


Date: 
8 November 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 28 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the CLC Handbook

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of changes to the CLC Handbook to clarify the CLC’s ability to take action under the old rules and guidance where necessary. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 8 November 2011.


Date: 
23 September 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 27 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the BSB’s Hearings before the Visitors Rules 2010

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of changes to the BSB’s Hearings before the Visitors Rules 2010 to clarify the role of retired judges. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 23 September 2011.


Date: 
16 September 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 26 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the CLC’s Compensation Fund contributions for the practising year commencing 1 November 2011

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the CLC’s Compensation Fund contributions for the practising year commencing 1 November 2011. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 16 September 2011.


Date: 
13 September 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 25 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the CLC’s Appointment Regulations 2011 resulting from the CLC’s designation as a licensing authority

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the CLC’s Appointment Regulations 2011. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 13 September 2011.


Date: 
08 September 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 24 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the SRA’s Commencement, Repeals and Amendment (No.2) Rules [2011]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the SRA Commencement, Repeals and Amendment (No.2) Rules 2011. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 8 September 2011.


Date: 
5 August 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 23 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the SRA’s Commencement, Repeals and Amendment Rules [2011]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the SRA Commencement, Repeals and Amendment (Amendments relating to designation of the Law Society as a licensing authority) Rules 2011. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 5 August 2011.


Date: 
2 August 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 22 Alterations to Part X of the BSB’s Code of Conduct

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of Part X of the BSB’s Code of Conduct. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 2 August 2011.


Date: 
22 July 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 21 Minor alterations to the BSB’s Inns’ Conduct Committee Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of four minor changes to the BSB’s Inns’ Conduct Committee Rules. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 22 July 2011.


Date: 
20 July 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 20 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the SRA’s Practising Certificate Fee Determination [2011] and Recognised Body Fee Determination [2011]

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the SRA’s Practising Certificate Fee Determination [2011] and Recognised Body Fee Determination [2011]. This direction is deemed to be made and effective from 20 July 2011.


Date: 
15 July 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 19 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the SRA’s Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme Amendment Regulations 2011

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of the SRA’s Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme Amendment Regulations 2011. This direction is deemed to be made and to be effective from 15 July 2011.


Date: 
25 May 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 18 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the BSB’s Rule 807 and the definition of Legal Advice Centres

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to: Rule 807 and the definition of Legal Advice Centres in Part X of the Code of Conduct. This direction is deemed to be made and to be effective from 25 May 2011.


Date: 
25 January 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 17 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the BSB’s Code of Conduct Rules 203.1 and 401

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to: Rule 203.1 to clarify that all barristers of less than three years’ standing must be supervised regardless of whether they work in a single capacity or dual capacity; and to Rule 401(a) so that a self-employed barrister may supply legal services if instructed by a “Court” as defined in Part X of the Bar Code of Conduct.


Date: 
05 January 2011

Title: 
Exemption Direction 16 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the ILEX Rights of Audience Certification Rules

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the Rights of Audience Certification Rule 21 (membership of Admissions and Licensing Committee). This direction is deemed to be made on and to be effective from 5 January 2011.


Date: 
30 November 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 15 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the ILEX Continuing Professional Development Regulations 2011

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the ILEX Continuing Professional Development Regulations 2011. This direction is deemed to be made on and to be effective from 30 November 2010.


Date: 
26 October 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 14 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the SRA’s Publication and Reconsideration Policies

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the SRA’s Publication and Reconsideration Policies. This direction is deemed to be made on and to be effective from 26 October 2010.


Date: 
15 October 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 13 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the BSB’s Practising Certificate Rules (Annex D) and Rule 901.1 of the Code of Conduct

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to the BSB’s Practising Certificate Rules (Annex D) and Rule 901.1 of the Code of Conduct. This direction is deemed to be made on and to be effective from 15 October 2010.


Date: 

20 August 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 12 Alterations to Regulatory Arrangements relating to the commencement of the Legal Ombudsman

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of amendments to Approved Regulators’ Regulatory Arrangements that are listed within the direction. This direction is deemed to be made on and to be effective from 20 August 2010.


Date: 
20 August 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 11 Alterations relating to the Master of the Faculties Notaries (Supervision Fees) Regulation 2010

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments to the Master of the Faculties Notaries (Supervision Fees) Regulation 2010. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 20 August 2010.


Date: 
20 August 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 10 Alterations to SRA QLTS Day One Outcomes assessment

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments to the SRA QLTS Day One Outcomes assessment. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 20 August 2010.


Date: 
6 August 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 9 Alterations to rules 204 and 508 of Bar Code of Conduct

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments to the Bar Code of Conduct (Rule 204 and 508) determined by the BSB. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 6 August 2010.


Date: 
21 July 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 8 Alterations relating to the SRA’s Solicitors’ Compensation Fund Rules 2010

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments determined by the SRA of the Solicitors’ Compensation Fund Rules 2010 which sets the individual practitioner and firm contributions to the Compensation Fund. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 21 July 2010.


Date: 
19 July 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 6 Alterations relating to the BSB’s Hearings before the Visitors Rules and Complaints Rules.

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments made by the BSB to its Hearings before Visitors Rules and Complaints Rules. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 16 July 2010.


Date: 
13 July 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 7 Alterations relating to the SRA’s alterations to Rule 4 of the Code of Conduct.

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments made by the SRA to Rule 4 of the Code of Conduct. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 13 July 2010.


Date: 
30 April 2010

Title: 
Exemption Direction 5 Alterations relating to the BSB’s Interim Suspension Rules and update of references to Bar Council, Bar Standards Board and Training Regulations.

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments made by the BSB in relation to its Interim Suspension Rules and any updates of references to Bar Council, Bar Standards Board and Training Regulations within the Code. This is to update the current arrangements in light of the changes regarding Legal Disciplinary Practices and ensure consistency within the Code. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 30 April 2010.


Date: 
26 March 2010

Title: 

Description: 
Exemption Direction 4 Alterations relating to the BSB’s Continuing Professional Development regulations.
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for amendments made by the BSB in relation to its Continuing Professional Development regulations. This is to maintain the current arrangements in light of the introduction of the “authorisation to practise” regime under section 13(2) and Schedule 5 of the Legal Services Act 2007. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 22 March 2010.


Date: 
31 December 2009

Title: 
Exemption Direction 3 Alterations relating to CIPA and ITMA arrangements – transitional (Paragraph 19(3) and (4) of Schedule 4 direction).

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval regulations made by ITMA in relation to section 83A Trade Marks Act 1994 and by CIPA in accordance with Section 275A of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998 and submitted prior to 1 January. This is to facilitate the transition from ownership of the relevant registers from the Intellectual Property Office to ITMA and CIPA on 1st January 2010. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 1 January 2010.


Date: 
30 December 2009

Title: 
Exemption Direction 2 Alterations relating to compliance with the Internal Governance Rules (Paragraph 19(3) and (4) of Schedule 4 direction).

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations to Approved Regulators’ Regulatory Arrangements that are made in order to achieve compliance with the Internal Governance Rules, that have been subject to non-compliance notification requirements and that have been agreed by the LSB as part of on-going Section 30 implementation arrangements. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 1 January 2010.


Date: 
30 December 2009

Title: 
Exemption Direction 1 Alterations falling below a de minimis line (Paragraph 19(3) and (4) of Schedule 4 direction).

Description: 
LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for the types of alterations to Approved Regulators’ Regulatory Arrangements that are listed within the direction. These changes are considered to fall below a de minimis line. This direction is to be deemed made on and to be effective from 1 January 2010.