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Who we are

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates more than 100,000 solicitors in England and Wales, as well as registered European lawyers and registered foreign lawers.

Established in January 2007, we are the independent regulatory body of the Law Society of England and Wales.

Changes to rule 2 of the Code of Conduct

Changes to rule 2.05 of the Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007 came into force on 1 March 2010.

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View rule 2.05 with 1 March 2010 changes highlighted

Consumer credit licence

The Law Society has a group consumer credit licence. For guidance on consumer credit licensing requirements, visit the OFT website.

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Consumer Credit Litigation Solicitors closure

We have closed down Consumer Credit Litigation Solicitors. Guidance for clients of the firm is now available.

Outcomes-focused regulation

Outcomes-focused regulation is how the SRA will operate from next year, concentrating on the high-level principles governing practice and the quality of outcomes for clients, rather than tick-box compliance with rules. You need to know what we are planning.

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Renewal 2009/2010

Individual PC/registration renewal

Bulk PC/registration renewal

Recognised body renewal

Recognised sole practitioner renewal