CILEX regulation
New Law Journal reports that the SRA has decided to regulate CILEX members.
Law Society chief executive officer Ian Jeffery said: “For the last two years, the Law Society has advocated on behalf of our members opposing the proposal and raising concerns at the serious negative impact it will have on regulated communities, consumers of legal services and the wider public interest. The change will cause consumer confusion, as it will be less clear which profession is which, and where different authorisations for practice areas apply. This is likely to be a particular problem for those with complex legal issues, or vulnerable consumers.
“We are concerned that the redelegation of CILEX’s regulatory functions to the SRA could adversely affect the SRA’s ability to meet its duty to regulate the solicitor profession in a way that supports and promotes the regulatory objectives. This is of particular concern in light of the collapses of Axiom Ince, Metamorph, Kingly and the SSB Group.”
Gazette publishes an opinion piece by editor, Paul Rogerson about the Solicitors Authority Regulation (SRA) and their proposed decisions on CILEX members.
Chief executive officer Ian Jeffery said: “The SRA must seriously consider whether the time, resources and management focus required to integrate CILEX regulation into the SRA is wise, given the other priorities the SRA faces in light of the collapses of Axiom Ince, Metamorph, Kingly and the SSB Group.’
“Now is not the right time for the SRA to seek to widen its regulatory scope or take on additional responsibilities.”
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