Today we have published a set of voluntary undertakings given by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). These are designed to address concerns identified in our most recent Regulatory Performance Assessment and focus on how the BSB will: The undertakings have been developed collaboratively and include measurable targets. They reflect a shared commitment to delivering improvements…
We began our July meeting by reflecting on our recent engagement event in Manchester. I would like to thank our hosts, speakers, and attendees for welcoming us so warmly and sharing their views so generously. We came away with many insights to consider, including those of Fiona Ledden, President of Manchester Law Society, who kindly…
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has issued new guidance for legal services regulators, highlighting the vital contribution lawyers make in combating economic crime. The guidance supports regulators in implementing a regulatory objective introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. The LSB and legal services regulators are required to promote the prevention and…
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has set out the actions it took in 2024/25 to help legal services better meet the needs of the public. The oversight regulator took steps to make sure that regulation maintains standards, promotes confidence and facilitates economic growth. One major action was to begin formal action against the Solicitors Regulation…
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The Chief Executive of the Legal Services Board (LSB), Craig Westwood, will leave the organisation in the summer, having tendered his resignation this week, citing personal considerations. LSB Interim Chair, Catherine Brown, said: “On behalf of the Board and all of us at the LSB, I want to thank Craig for his leadership during his…
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