Consultations

We value the views of our stakeholders. Any open consultations are listed below. For full details, or to find out how to participate, follow the links. If no open consultations are listed, please return at a later date or subscribe to SRA consultation alerts.

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Open consultations

Protecting consumers when solicitors and law firms use and/or arrange third-party litigation funding for consumer claims

We are consulting on proposals to strengthen the regulatory obligations that apply when solicitors and law firms use and/or arrange third-party litigation funding for consumer claims.

Start — 9 July 2026
End — 17 September 2026
Status — Open

Read: Protecting consumers when solicitors and law firms use and/or arrange third-party litigation funding for consumer claims

Changing our requirements on first-tier complaints

In 2025 we consulted on proposals to change our requirements on first-tier complaints. Following that consultation, we are going ahead with those changes, as set out in our consultation response. This consultation does not revisit our 2025 proposals.

Start — 3 July 2026
End — 1 September 2026
Status — Open

Read: Changing our requirements on first-tier complaints

Client money in legal services: Notifying the SRA of changes to help identify and act on risks

This consultation is part of our Consumer Protection Review – focused on protecting client money held by solicitors.

Start — 18 June 2026
End — 17 August 2026
Status — Open

Read: Client money in legal services: Notifying the SRA of changes to help identify and act on risks