Warning on SIF

Neither Peter Farthing's letter nor Michael Mathew's contribution (see [2003] Gazette, 10 July, 18) detracts from the fundamental point made in Michael Simmons' article (see [2003] Gazette, 26 June, 14).

The Law Society should consider the article and its implications and inform the profession accordingly.

The impact of the new indemnity insurance regime on ethnic minority practices and the implication of the re-establishment of Solicitors Indemnity Fund for such practices should be examined.

Diane Long, Fahm & Co, Blackwood, Gwent