Responding to today’s publication of the official Diversity of the judiciary 2023 statistics report, Matthew Hill, Chief Executive of the Legal Services Board, said: “The LSB is committed to maximising the role of regulation in improving the diversity of the legal services profession – the pool from which the judiciary is drawn. “This report gives…
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The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a consultation on its draft statutory guidance on promoting technology and innovation to improve access to legal services (pdf). LSB research estimates that 3.6 million individuals have an unmet legal need in England and Wales annually. Increased adoption of technology and innovative services could help to address this….
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Today, the Legal Services Board (LSB) published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 (PDF). It describes the work completed and the LSB’s impact, focused on ensuring legal services are accessible and better meet the needs of society. The report covers the second year of the LSB’s Reshaping Legal Services…
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The Board met in person on 6 June 2023 for my second meeting as Chair of the Legal Services Board (LSB). We welcomed newly appointed Board Members Kate Briscoe and Clare Brown and looked forward to them bringing their extensive experience to bear as we work to ensure legal services better meet the needs of…
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published its latest detailed picture of levels of innovation and use of technology in legal services in England and Wales (PDF), tracking changes since the last survey in 2018. The report is based on surveys with 1,310 firms, including solicitors’ firms, barristers’ chambers, other regulated legal services firms, and…
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The Ministry of Justice and Legal Services Board (LSB) today announced the appointments of Kate Briscoe and Lizzie Peers as new lay members of the Board of the LSB. Barrister Clare Brown has also been appointed as a new non-lay member of the Board. The appointments were made by the Lord Chancellor in consultation with…
The Legal Services Board wants to ensure people who need legal advice know how to access it, and can get they help they need at a price they can afford. How can we work together to improve access to justice and increase public trust in legal services? Join us in Nottingham to: Learn more about…
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The Legal Services Board (LSB) has appointed Richard Orpin as its new Director, Regulation & Policy. He will lead the LSB’s policy, research and regulatory teams from June 2023. Richard joins from Ofcom, where he led the communications regulator’s engagement with Government and Parliament on all broadcasting and media matters. Commenting on the appointment, Matthew…
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The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published a qualitative study on the experiences of 30 legal professionals from underrepresented groups trying to get into, feel part of, and succeed in the legal profession. While not designed to be statistically representative, the sample included a mix of gender identities, sexualities, ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic backgrounds,…
The Board met in person on 25 April 2023, my first meeting as Chair of the Legal Services Board. I reflected to my Board colleagues that, less than a month into the role, it had been a delight to have already met a wide range of stakeholders committed to delivering positive improvements for consumers. I…
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a call for evidence on the role that lawyers’ conduct can play in the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and how regulation might help address it by supporting lawyers to better meet their professional ethical obligations. While the majority of NDAs are lawful and can legitimately be used…
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