Latest news releases and statements
21 April 2026
We have published a suite of annual reports on the fourth full year of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Update on support for clients of PM Law21 April 2026
We can confirm that our ongoing investigation into the PM Law Ltd involves a sophisticated suspected fraud, involving the improper removal and misuse of around £39.5 million of client funds.
SRA to expand executive leadership team as part of operational excellence drive17 April 2026
We are expanding our executive leadership team with the creation of four new posts. The new roles - across supervision, risk and data, General Counsel, external affairs – will bring experience, expertise and capacity into the organisation, as we look to tackle broader sectoral challenges and rebuild trust.
Regulators launch joint taskforce to crack down on poor practice in motor finance claims30 March 2026
A new taskforce will tackle poor handling of motor finance claims by some claims management companies and law firms, after the Financial Conduct Authority, Solicitors Regulation Authority, Information Commissioner’s Office and Advertising Standards Authority agreed to join up their efforts.
Chief executive sets out priorities for change in 202619 March 2026
Speaking at a meeting of the Law Society Council on 18 March 2026, Chief Executive Sarah Rapson shared our priorities for 2026, focussed on fixing our foundations and rebuilding trust with both the public and the profession.
Other news
31 March 2026
The results for the SQE1 January 2026 sitting have been published. A total of 7,863 candidates completed both parts of SQE1.
Response to Mazur v CILEX judgment31 March 2026
We are reviewing the detail of the judgment in full. We recognise the concern and confusion among practitioners and firms after the original Mazur v Speechlys judgment. We have been focused on providing support to them.
PM Law and associated firms – Intervention and support03 March 2026
We were alerted to the unexpected closure of PM Law Ltd on 2 February 2026, and acted quickly to protect the interests of clients, intervening into the firm on 4 February.
Results for SQE2 in October 2025 now out24 February 2026
Results from the latest SQE2 sitting in October 2025 have been issued today (24 February) to candidates.