Latest news releases and statements
30 March 2026
A new taskforce will tackle poor handling of motor finance claims by some claims management companies and law firms, after the Financial Conduct Authority, Solicitors Regulation Authority, Information Commissioner’s Office and Advertising Standards Authority agreed to join up their efforts.
Chief executive sets out priorities for change in 202619 March 2026
Speaking at a meeting of the Law Society Council on 18 March 2026, Chief Executive Sarah Rapson shared our priorities for 2026, focussed on fixing our foundations and rebuilding trust with both the public and the profession.
Update on the Solicitors Regulation Authority investigation on the Post Office Horizon IT scandal12 March 2026
Statement by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to provide an update on the Solicitors Regulation Authority investigation on the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal
Ten-year diversity data shows improvements but more to be done11 March 2026
We have released law firm diversity data spanning the past 10 years revealing, for the first time, how representation levels are changing over time across the profession in characteristics such as sex, ethnicity, disability and socio-economic factors.
Update on the SRA's investigation into PM Law Ltd group16 February 2026
We were alerted to the unexpected closure of PM Law Ltd on Monday 2 February 2026. The alert came from the firm, followed by concerns from clients being raised on the same day.
Other news
31 March 2026
The results for the SQE1 January 2026 sitting have been published. A total of 7,863 candidates completed both parts of SQE1.
Response to Mazur v CILEX judgment31 March 2026
We are reviewing the detail of the judgment in full. We recognise the concern and confusion among practitioners and firms after the original Mazur v Speechlys judgment. We have been focused on providing support to them.
PM Law and associated firms – Intervention and support03 March 2026
We were alerted to the unexpected closure of PM Law Ltd on 2 February 2026, and acted quickly to protect the interests of clients, intervening into the firm on 4 February.
Results for SQE2 in October 2025 now out24 February 2026
Results from the latest SQE2 sitting in October 2025 have been issued today (24 February) to candidates.