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This makes it all the more important that people make representations in the strongest terms to the LeO proposal to entertain third party complaints. It raises important issues of privilege and confidentiality (which the courts have confirmed is a fundamental human right), as well as our duties as lawyers to act in the best interests of our clients. I do not immediately see how the Ombudsman can claim jurisdiction having regard to the provisions of s.128 of the LSA 2007.

For the original Gazette article see http://goo.gl/GbxWEI and for further comment see http://goo.gl/yQHgEa.

If nothing is done, the consequences will be dire for firms doing debt collection, matrimonial and child care in particular.

Responses are required by 4 April 2016. So far, I have heard nothing from the Law Society on this.

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