John Hyde in Birmingham
NewsNews focus: Takeaways from the SRA compliance officers conference
At 16, the Solicitors Regulation Authority is a very different body from the one that spent almost all its time dealing with ‘fingers in the till’.
NewsAutomatic fines likely for firms still failing on AML
SRA estimates that ‘significant majority’ of firms are still failing to comply with regulations.
NewsRoot out the bad lawyers or you will be fined, says SRA
Chief executive says higher fining power will be used to punish enabling partners.
NewsLawyers urged to help uncover baby death scandals
Families battling for justice following Nottingham case say lawyers hold key to finding the truth.
NewsConservative conference: Lewis appeals for end to strike ‘brinkmanship’
New lord chancellor talks up importance of legal profession in his conference speech.
NewsBraverman to renew attacks on ‘abuse’ of asylum rules
Home secretary likely to pledge reforms to stop UK government immigration policy being blocked.
NewsSRA chief: No let-up in prosecutions for sexual misconduct
Paul Philip says prosecutions could continue even if criminal charges have not been brought.
NewsConservative conference: We've not gone soft on criminals, says Gauke
Justice secretary addresses delegates - but there is no mention of any access to justice issues.