Solicitors' Code of Conduct
SRA Update Issue 1 – June 2007
Code of conduct—born on 1 July
The date for the introduction of the new Solicitors' Code of Conduct is 1 July 2007. The new Code will bring about important changes for the profession.
For a rule-by-rule overview, click here.
To consult the rules and non-mandatory guidance, visit rules.sra.org.uk.
Changes to notepaper
When the Code comes into force, solicitors will be required to include on their notepaper the words "Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority" in place of "Regulated by the Law Society".
This applies to letterheads and faxes.
To allow solicitors to use up existing stocks and order new stock, the deadline for the change is 1 October 2007.