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12 June 2007 / Simon Young
Issue: 7281 / Categories: Features , Risk management
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Q. I’m told that all these new rules you’ve been telling me about are now in force. Am I going to be sent a copy?

A. Unfortunately not. I am disappointed to say that, although there is now a printed version of the new Solicitors’ Code of Conduct 2007 available, it appears to have been decided that, presumably for cost reasons, none will be distributed free. You can download the code, rule by rule, from the website of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) (www.sra.org.uk); but if you want the whole thing you will have to pay £30 to the Law Society for the privilege.

Q. Does that tell me all I need to know?

A. No. It has the guidance which is endorsed by the SRA, but that may still leave a lot of questions in your mind. You may need to look for further guidance, such as on the website www.lawcompliance.co.uk.

Q. What I really

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