Latest news releases
27 February 2025
After nearly 12 years as Chief Executive, Paul Philip will be retiring from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) towards the end of 2025, once a suitable replacement has been found.
Study shows a universal approach could help consumer vulnerability in the legal market05 February 2025
We have published an independent study into consumer vulnerability in the legal market, as part of our ongoing commitment to improving access to legal services.
SRA Board welcomes new members09 January 2025
Our Board has welcomed two new lay members, Simon Millhouse and Claudio Pollack. Simon and Claudio joined the Board this January following the departure of Selina Ullah and Paul Loft, who completed six and seven years respectively at the end of 2024.
Other news
25 February 2025
We have now taken action against four solicitors, who worked at SSB and were involved in this work, placing conditions on the way they work in order to protect the public.
October 2024 SQE2 results20 February 2025
Results for October 2024 SQE2 have now been published and 1,026 candidates received their results today.
Update on Post Office Horizon IT scandal investigations20 February 2025
In light of the conclusion of the evidence-gathering sessions of the public inquiry, we have updated our statement on our investigations into the Post Office Horizon Scandal. While we can't confirm the exact timeline, we are hopeful that we can launch prosecution action in some cases in the summer. This builds on our statements from 2024.
Law firms asked to provide information on complaints handling30 January 2025
We have written to a randomly selected cross section of 750 firms, requiring Compliance Officers (COLPs) to provide information on how their firm identifies and handles first tier complaints.
WW&J McClure and Jones Whyte28 January 2025
We are continuing to deal with outstanding issues related to work and clients of the former firm WW&J McClure Ltd (McClure) which entered administration in 2021.
Swiss lawyers working in England and Wales16 December 2024
If you are Swiss qualified lawyer and you wish to practise in England and Wales, there are a few options for you to consider.