LSB publishes its costs statement 2016/17
The Legal Services Board publishes its costs statement for the financial year from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 and the position at the start of the 2017/18 financial year.
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LSB publishes annual report for 2016/17
The Legal Services Board (LSB) – the independent body responsible for overseeing the regulation of legal services in England and Wales – has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year 2016/17. The document was laid before Parliament today, 13 July 2017. The report describes the impact that the LSB has had in delivering…
[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
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
[Decision notice] Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB) application for the approval of changes to training and continuous professional development rules
The Legal Services Board has granted the application made by CLSB approving alterations to its regulatory arrangements in respect of its training and Continuous Professional Development Rules (CPD)
LSB welcomes regulators’ action plans to deliver greater market transparency
The Legal Services Board welcomes today’s publication by regulators of their action plans following the Competition and Markets Authority’s legal services market study. Legal Services Board Chief Executive Neil Buckley said: “The Legal Services Board (LSB) welcomes today’s publication of action plans to deliver greater transparency for consumers. It means the regulators remain on track to implement the…
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[Recommendation Letter and Decision notice] The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Approved Regulator and Licensing Authority applications
The Legal Services Board has made a recommendation to the Lord Chancellor that the ICAEW be designated as an approved regulator and a licensing authority, extended to all reserved legal activities.
[Decision notice] Bar Standards Board application for changes to Disciplinary Tribunal Regulations
The Legal Services Board has granted the application made by the Bar Standards Board for alterations to its regulatory arrangements in respect of its Disciplinary Tribunal Rules.
LSB launches regulatory performance consultation
The Legal Services Board (LSB) launches a consultation on the proposed revised regulatory performance assessment process. Legal Services Board Chief Executive Neil Buckley said: “The LSB’s work to hold legal services regulators’ to account for their performance is key to delivering public confidence in legal services and is a core statutory function. Through it, we…
LSB articulates its regulatory approach
The Legal Services Board(LSB) publishes today a short document which explains how it approaches its work. Legal Services Board Interim Chair Dr Helen Phillips said: “The LSB has a unique role in the legal services sector, overseeing regulation and holding bodies to account. It is important that there is clarity about the way we approach our work. We…
[Decision notice] Master of the Faculties application for changes to the Notaries Practice Rules – addition of Rule 21.5
The Legal Services Board has granted the application made by the Master of Faculties for changes to Notaries Practice Rules
LSB launches research into vulnerable consumers’ experience of legal services
The Legal Services Board has today launched research into the experiences of consumers in vulnerable circumstances when they use legal service. Focusing specifically on people with dementia and mental health problems (and their carers) this research set out to explore their experiences of accessing legal services and to identify what can be done to improve accessibility, service experience and outcomes….
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LSB publishes investment in legal services research
The Legal Services Board (LSB) publishes today the findings of its research into alternative business structures (ABS) and investment in legal services. This includes the results of the largest ever survey of ABS. The main objectives of this report have been to assess ABS investment activity, to consider whether there are any regulatory barriers to investment and…