Family Law

• High professional standards: The SRA will set 'high professional standards', ensuring they are consistent, appropriate and meet the needs of the public and businesses.
• Proportionate regulatory requirements: In setting regulatory requirements, the SRA will ensure it is proportionate and provides solicitors and firms with flexibility to assist members of the public and that public protection is preserved.
• Information and guidance: The SRA is working towards increasing the availability of relevant and timely information to help assist people make informed choices when purchasing a legal service.
• Any new relationship with the EU: As the future relationship between the UK and the EU is established, the SRA says it will need to assess the impact on existing cross-border recognition arrangements for those it regulates and for European lawyers practising in the UK.
• Accessible and responsive: The SRA will strive towards increasing transparent communication and engagement in delivering its regulatory functions.

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