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Private prosecutions – A route to justice for the charity sector
Sophie Tang
24 October 2019
Understanding the new SRA Principles and Code: the long read
In November 2015, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published its position paper “Looking to the Future”, through which it committed to a phased review of the SRA Handbook and its overall approach to regulation. It was also at this stage that a new regulatory model, with two distinct strands, was first proposed. This model sought, on the one hand, to regulate individuals through education and entry standards, on-going competence and ethical behaviours. On the other hand, it sought to regulate firms, with emphasis being on their systems and controls.
22 October 2019
Reach for the StaRs!
Are we nearly there yet?
As most in the legal profession are now aware, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will be launching its new set of Standards and Regulations (known now by many as the “StaRs”) on 25 November 2019. The StaRs could herald a new era in legal regulation in which there will be a distinct shift in focus, both in terms of what the SRA considers to be its priorities as a regulator (of both individuals and firms), and in what the SRA expects of those it regulates.
21 October 2019
Universities lack the skills to properly investigate sexual misconduct claims
With the arrival of the new academic year comes the need, perhaps more than ever before, for universities to ensure they have robust processes in place for dealing with complaints of sexual misconduct.
26 September 2019
Innocent until proven guilty: how universities must handle sexual allegations
Although some institutions have been in the spotlight more than others, UK universities across the board have reported a sharp upturn in the number of complaints made about sexual violence in recent years; indeed, some statistics put the figure as high as an 82% increase between 2014 and 2018.
10 September 2019
UKCP issues new Code of Ethics and Professional Practice
The new Code of Ethics is a product of four years’ work by the UKCP and replaces the previous version, Ethical Principles and Code of Professional Conduct, which was implemented some 10 years ago. The new Code comes into force on 1 October 2019. This means that any complained-of-behaviour that occurs on or after 1 October 2019 will be judged against the new code but conduct that occurs before that date will be judged against the old code.