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Ongoing Competence


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Statement of policy

Our new expectations of how regulators we oversee ensure that those they regulate remain competent throughout their careers

Our work to date

Our policy objective and work so far, including our large-scale call for evidence.

Discussion event: 13 October 2021

We hosted an online discussion event to inform our work on ongoing competence.

Research: Public attitudes

Research on the public's view of ongoing competence in legal services.

Research: International approaches

Research into approaches to ongoing competence assurance adopted in other legal jurisdictions.

Blog: What can England and Wales learn from other jurisdictions?

A blog by Regulatory Policy Manager, Margie McCrone, about a new ongoing competence report.

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