Our committees
Our board is helped in its work by committees and other subgroups. All are accountable to the board.
Our committees are listed below – in alphabetical order. To find out who is on a committee, or to consult its formal terms of reference, click on its name.
Committees
Compliance Committee
Advises on the application of principles of risk-based and proportionate regulation to all compliance issues
Education and Training Committee
Advises on all matters relating to pre-admission and post-admission training of solicitors
Equality and Diversity Group
Responsible for strategic oversight of the implementation of our equality and diversity strategyFinancial Protection Committee
Advises on all policy and technical matters relating to the Compensation Fund and professional indemnity
High Profile Litigation Group
Deals with matters relating to litigation arising from individual regulatory decisions
Higher Courts Qualifications Appeals Casework Committee
Decides appeals from the Higher Courts Qualifications Casework Committee
Higher Courts Qualifications Casework Committee
Decides all applications made under the Rights of Audience Qualifications Regulations 1992
Lexcel Appeals Panel
Deals with appeals concerning Lexcel accreditation
Professional Standards Appeals Panel
Deals with appeals from decisions on matters involving the regulation of individuals and bodies
Quality Assurance Subcommittee
Oversees authorisation and monitoring of all training courses and schemes
Rules and Ethics Committee
Advises on all matters concerning standards of professional conduct
Scrutiny Committee
Ensures adequate internal controls, including risk-management mechanisms, are in place
Statutory Trust Subcommittee
Advises on the administration of monies held on statutory trust