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SRA wants your views on strategy

01 August 2017
Issue: 7757 / Categories: Legal News , Regulatory , Profession
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Solicitors are being asked for their opinions on their regulator’s five strategic aims for 2017 to 2010.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) set out its new three-year strategy this week. It wants to set consistently high standards for firms and individuals; ensure its regulatory requirements are proportionate, giving solicitors enough flexibility to innovate; and make more information available to help the public make informed choices.

It wants to ensure its regulations work effectively within the context of constitutional developments within the UK and the EU; and work well with others to improve its effectiveness.

Paul Philip, SRA chief executive, said: ‘Looking ahead, we want to do more to create a diverse, open and modern legal market.

‘A market that provides accessible, affordable services and allows solicitors and law firms to thrive. We are keen to hear your views on whether our strategy focuses on the right things to make that happen.’

The consultation, which ends on 21 September, can be viewed at: www.sra.org.uk/sra/consultations.page.

Issue: 7757 / Categories: Legal News , Regulatory , Profession
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