11 September 2026
“Alarmingly incompetent” barrister suspended over closing speech
A barrister who made improper and inaccurate submissions during his closing speech in the Crown Court has been suspended for his “alarmingly incompetent” behaviour.
11 September 2026
SRA gives SQE1 candidates extra six seconds per question
There are to be fewer questions in the SQE, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has announced – giving candidates an extra six seconds per question.
11 September 2026
“We’re listening” insists SRA amid more questions over COLP/COFA reform
A group of conveyancers has thrown its weight behind calls for the SRA to set out the evidence justifying its changes to the COLP/COFA rules.
11 September 2026
Law Society of Northern Ireland in turmoil over CEO’s “gross misconduct”
The Law Society of Northern Ireland is in turmoil over a row about its chief executive giving a character reference for a relative convicted of historical sexual offences.
