Regulation of Legal Personnel (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What are the three critical purposes of effective regulation in the legal profession?
What are the three critical purposes of effective regulation in the legal profession?
Protects clients, maintains standards, upholds confidence
Which body actually regulates barristers, as opposed to representing them?
Which body actually regulates barristers, as opposed to representing them?
Bar Standards Board
What is the most serious sanction the Bar Standards Board can impose on a barrister?
What is the most serious sanction the Bar Standards Board can impose on a barrister?
Disbarment
What type of liability do barristers NOT have to their clients?
What type of liability do barristers NOT have to their clients?
Contractual liability
What did Hall v Simons (2000) establish about barristers?
What did Hall v Simons (2000) establish about barristers?
They can be sued for negligence in advocacy
What unique feature does the SRA operate to protect clients financially?
What unique feature does the SRA operate to protect clients financially?
A compensation fund
In White v Jones (1995), what did the solicitor negligently fail to do?
In White v Jones (1995), what did the solicitor negligently fail to do?
Prepare a will in time
Which body both governs and regulates legal executives?
Which body both governs and regulates legal executives?
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Under which Act was the Legal Services Board established?
Under which Act was the Legal Services Board established?
Legal Services Act 2007
What are the three most common complaints received by the Legal Ombudsman?
What are the three most common complaints received by the Legal Ombudsman?
Costs, delay, poor information