Law Society President talks of “new dynamic”
In the Law Society Gazette Robert Heslett says that the relationship between the Society and the Solicitors Regulation Authority is now one of increasing collaboration in the public and the professional interest.
“A new dynamic will come into play with the introduction of outcomes-focused regulation, requiring a huge change in the culture of both the SRA and the profession. Regulatory assistance, rather than ambush, is the key for success on the part of the SRA in this regard.
“A fortnight ago the Society and the SRA formally signed a regulatory independence certificate, covering such matters as budget approval, provision of support services and oversight of SRA operations. This marks a watershed in the relationship between the Society and the SRA and bodes well for the future,” he says
