Latest news releases
08 March 2024
We have developed a raft of new resources to support the 34,500 plus solicitors working in-house in England and Wales. And views are now being sought on the guidance and advice before they are formally adopted.
SRA launches review of consumer protection05 February 2024
We have launched a review of our overall approach to protecting consumers in response to shifting risks in the sector.
Firms offered advice on complying with sanctions29 January 2024
We have written to more than 1,000 firms with guidance and support on complying with the UK’s financial sanctions regime. We gathered data from a number of firms and based on their responses identified a large number of firms that had indicated they had poor controls in place.
Update on the Solicitors Regulation Authority investigation on the Post Office Horizon IT scandal19 January 2024
In light of the recent significant interest in the Post Office Horizon Scandal and the resumption of hearings at the ongoing statutory public inquiry, we are providing an update on our investigation, building on our October 2022 statement.
SRA issues more fixed penalties09 January 2024
We have published more fixed penalties issued as part of our new financial penalty regime.
Other news
04 March 2024
We are investigating whether SSB Group acted in compliance with our professional standards. We will investigate a range of issues including whether the firm properly assessed the merits of claims, explained any potential liabilities to clients and what information it gave to its clients about the ATE insurance policies.
SQE2 October 2023 results published20 February 2024
The results for the SQE2 October 2023 sitting have been published and 642 candidates have received their results.
SQE2 July 2023 results published28 November 2023
The results for the SQE2 July 2023 sitting have been published and 1,004 candidates received their results today.
SQE1 July 2023 results published21 September 2023
The results for the SQE1 July 2023 sitting have been published. A total of 3,475 candidates completed both parts of SQE1 (known as FLK1 and FLK2).
Capsticks and Blake Morgan appointments13 September 2023
We have appointed leading UK law firms Capsticks and Blake Morgan to provide legal services to support our Legal & Enforcement Team.
April 2023 SQE2 results published22 August 2023
The results for the SQE2 April 2023 sitting have been published and 996 candidates received their results today. Of these, 923 candidates sat SQE2 for the first time and they achieved an 80% pass rate.
Financial penalties statement30 May 2023
The overwhelming majority of solicitors do a good job and meet the high standards we all expect. But when things go wrong we can, and do, step in to make sure clients are properly protected.
SQE functioning legal knowledge annual review28 April 2023
The SRA and Kaplan have completed the annual review of the functioning legal knowledge that is assessed in SQE1 and SQE2 and made some amendments.
Adolygiad blynyddol o wybodaeth gyfreithiol weithredol yr SQE28 April 2023
Erbyn hyn, mae'r SRA a Kaplan wedi cwblhau’r adolygiad blynyddol o'r wybodaeth gyfreithiol weithredol sy'n cael ei hasesu yn SQE1 a SQE2.
Tell us about your firm’s approach to financial sanctions28 April 2023
Firms should complete a short questionnaire outlining how you are complying with the UK's current financial sanctions regime.