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We have published a thematic review looking at law firm understanding of best practice to avoid getting involved in strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs).

We have begun the search for a new Chair for our Board, who will be responsible for overseeing our work driving confidence and trust in legal services.

The latest reports reviewing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) have shown it continues to perform well and there can be confidence in this rigorous assessment.

We have launched a consultation on rule changes needed to allow the potential regulation of non-authorised Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members.

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.

We have launched a review of our overall approach to protecting consumers in response to shifting risks in the sector.

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.

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.

We have published more fixed penalties issued as part of our new financial penalty regime.