Latest news releases and statements
14 October 2026
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced that Caroline Corby will become the new Chair of the Board, with effect from 23 November 2026.
SRA seeks views on updates to solicitor competence framework08 October 2026
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is inviting views on proposed updates to the Statement of Solicitor Competence and functioning legal knowledge (FLK).
SRA makes new appointments to the Board08 October 2026
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has appointed two new Board members, Shrin Honap and Ben Allgrove, as part of its ongoing programme of board renewal to balance continuity with fresh perspectives and expertise.
SRA publishes independent review into its pre-intervention handling of PM Law03 September 2026
The SRA has published the findings of an independent review conducted by law firm Jenner & Block LLP into the handling of the events leading up to the intervention into the PM Law Group in February 2026.
SRA cautions profession about safe and responsible use of AI in legal sector17 August 2026
Amid growing day-to-day use in law firms, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a warning notice to remind the legal profession of their professional obligations when using AI (artificial intelligence).
Other news
22 October 2026
As we announced in September, we are pausing to take stock on the introduction of new rules requiring the separation of compliance and unilateral roles within firms.
SQE1 pass rates up slightly year-on-year for July sittings29 September 2026
Recent SQE1 results show the proportion of candidates who sat and passed SQE1 in July 2026 (42%) was up slightly on the pass rate seen for those sitting the assessment in July 2025 (41%).
SRA statement in relation to the High Court's ruling in the case between Carter Ruck Solicitors/Amersi and the SRA21 September 2026
This case relates to whether under Section 44B of the Solicitors Act 1974, the SRA can require regulated persons to produce documents or information which are subject to legal professional privilege ('LPP').
New resource launched to help widen access to legal careers14 September 2026
A new toolkit is now available to help law schools, law firms, in-house teams and other legal sector organisations develop partnerships and initiatives that support aspiring solicitors from underrepresented backgrounds.