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I was a CM for Northumberland for a while. The work of the specialist committees is remarkable. What is true is that TLS has its own agenda which involves engaging with Government. It does not see itself as a representative body that must only look to the members' interests but as a body which must also represent the public interest.
Our regulation system is in a mess. The SRA is flying around in outer space looking for new worlds and new civilisations.
The Government and the MoJ gives not a hoot for justice and is quite prepared to restrict access to justice.

It would be helpful if local law societies were more active. Then solicitors might feel that someone was actually representing their interests. Also it would not matter then how TLS was structured.

I suggest that there is a proper debate across our profession and all legal professions so these issues can be resolved quickly.

I suggest:
One regulator
A College system for all those who offer legal services so that membership of a relevant College is obligatory (e.g. The College of Advocates, the College of Will And Probate practitioners,, the College of Family Lawyers) with each College assessing, training and disciplining its members. I know one struck off Solicitor who advises on divorce and conveyancing and wills and of course we know about McKenzie Friends and will writers. My proposal would mean all would be regulated or they'd be acting illegally.
TLS or local law societies could then hold Government to account more effectively than heretofore.
We need change. We need it soon.

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