FAQ
Important: The FAQs below were written and published before the introduction of the SRA Handbook on 6 October 2011, and may refer to regulatory material that is no longer in effect. Although they may still be relevant, these FAQs have not yet been reviewed in light of the wide-ranging regulatory changes implemented on 6 October. They will be reviewed and updated (or archived) in due course.
I cannot find within the code the rules regarding storage of files. Can you help?
The Code of Conduct does not provide timescales for the storage of files.
This is a matter that needs to be considered and assessed by the principals of the firm in accordance with rule 5 of the Code of Conduct.
The Law Society has issued a practice note on file retention.