SRA Compensation Fund Rules 2021


For applications made before 5 July 2021 read the archived 2019 Compensation Fund Rules

Introduction

These rules govern the way that we operate the SRA Compensation Fund.

It is funded by contributions from individuals and firms authorised by us.

We have developed a statement setting out the purpose of the fund and guidance on the way we operate the fund.

Part 1: The Fund

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Part 2: Payment of grants from the Fund

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Part 3: Applications and procedures

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Supplemental notes

Made by the SRA Board on 14 July 2020.

Made under sections 36 and 36A of the Solicitors Act 1974, section 9 of, and paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 to, the Administration of Justice Act 1985, section 83 of, and paragraph 19 of Schedule 11 to, the Legal Services Act 2007 and the Legal Services Act 2007 (The Law Society and The Council of Licensed Conveyancers) (Modification of Functions) Order 2011.

SRA Compensation Fund Rules 2021

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Compensation fund purpose statement

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