Regulators have abandoned plans to introduce a higher rights qualification for solicitors acting in serious cases in the youth court
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said this week it would not take forward the proposal after reviewing feedback from its consultation last year, ‘Assuring advocacy standards’. Instead, it will introduce random checks on solicitors’ learning and development records to ensure they are maintaining their competence training.
Paul Philip, SRA Chief Executive, said: ‘The public expects all solicitors to provide a high standard of service. This is particularly the case in an area of practice where people are often vulnerable and the stakes are high.’
The proposals are subject to final confirmation by the Legal Service Board.
