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Sep 25, 2023 | 
todaysconveyancer.co.uk | Regulatory Updates
Statements of truth (PG73)Page summary:Information about the use of statements of truth in support of applications to HM Land Registry (practice guide 73). Change made:Section 2 has been amended to highlight that the statement of truth forms ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4 and ST5 should not be used for any application type other than the one it is designed for.
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Sep 18, 2023 | 
todaysconveyancer.co.uk | Regulatory Updates
Discharge of charges (PG31)Page summary:Guidance about discharges of registered and noted charges, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 31).
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Sep 7, 2023 | 
todaysconveyancer.co.uk | Regulatory Updates
There has been an update published in the following practice guides:Private trusts of land (PG24)Page summary:Guidance on applications to register transactions involving trustees of land, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 24). Change made:Section 4.3 has been updated to provide further clarity as to when it is appropriate to enter a general description of the trustees in the proprietorship register.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
todaysconveyancer.co.uk | Regulatory Updates
HM Land Registry has released details of changes to two practice guides. Inspection and application for official copies (PG11)Page summary:How to apply to inspect or obtain official copies of leases and charges referred to in the register (practice guide 11). Change made:Sections 4.1 and 6 have been amended to clarify we will reject applications in forms OC1 or OC2 where panel 5 has not been completed.
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Aug 15, 2023 | 
todaysconveyancer.co.uk | Regulatory Updates
The Legal Services Board has published new research on the challenges consumers face when complaining to lawyers and law firms about their services, with recommendations for improvements. Participants in this “deliberative” research said the ideal complaint process would be based on empathy, transparency, accessibility, fairness, and ease. They said providers should make it easy for consumers to complain and that feedback should be used to improve services and reduce future complaints.
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Aug 14, 2023 | 
todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk | Katie Johnson |Regulatory Updates
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced that it plans to review the enforcement and investigative tools available to legal services regulators, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This could include increasing financial penalties available to regulators, as well as enabling regulators to proactively gather information and share intelligence to help them detect and address misconduct.
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Aug 2, 2023 | 
todaysconveyancer.co.uk | Regulatory Updates
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a consultation on its draft statutory guidance on promoting technology and innovation to improve access to legal services. LSB research estimates that 3.6 million individuals have an unmet legal need in England and Wales annually. Increased adoption of technology and innovative services could help to address this.
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Jul 30, 2023 | 
todayswillsandprobate.co.uk | Regulatory Updates
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published its latest annual reports on its operational work during 2021/22. The reports cover areas including education and training, enforcement, approval of new firms and solicitors, and the activity of the compensation fund. A full annual report on preventing money laundering is published separately in October.
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Jul 7, 2023 | 
todaysconveyancer.co.uk | Regulatory Updates
Powers of attorney and registered land (PG9)Page summary:Advice on the evidence that HM Land Registry needs when an attorney has executed documents lodged for registration (practice guide 9). Change made:Section 7.1 has been updated to reflect an enhancement to the Office of the Public Guardian’s ‘Use/View a lasting power of attorney’ service due to come into effect on 4 July 2023.
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Jul 3, 2023 | 
todaysconveyancer.co.uk | Regulatory Updates
The Legal Services Board (LSB) published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023. It describes the work completed and the LSB’s impact, focused on ensuring legal services are accessible and better meet the needs of society. The report covers the second year of the LSB’s Reshaping Legal Services strategy. Some key projects and activities during the year included:Delivering a significant programme of work to make it easier for the public to access legal services.
