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Closed applications

We publish all applications under consideration, including information on current status. The closed applications listed in the tables below include the LSB’s decision and are presented by year of receipt.

2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010

We advise applicants that it is their responsibility to explicitly tell the LSB whether any information contained within the application is sensitive, and should therefore not be published.

2019
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements in respect of new transparency rules.	25 March 2019	Application Annex A - Transparency Rules Annex B – BSB’s Price Transparency Policy Statement Annex C – BSB’s Policy Consultation on Transparency Standards Annex D – BSB’s Approach to Improving Transparency Annex E – BSB’s Transparency Pilot Evaluation Annex F – Consumer Behaviour and Attitudes to Price and Service Transparency – Research Summary Annex G – Consumer Behaviour and Attitudes to Price and Service Transparency – Research Report Annex H – Consumer Behaviour and Attitudes to Price and Service Transparency – Technical Annex Annex I – BSB’s Rules Consultation on Transparency Standards Annex J – Summary of Responses to the BSB’s Rules Consultation on Transparency Standards	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 22 June 2019, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
CILEx Regulation	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the CILEx Regulation Licensing Rules to allow for interim appeals arrangements	15 May 2019	Application Annex 1	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Costs Lawyers Standards Board (CLSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of new regulatory arrangements in respect of the proposed introduction of a Costs Lawyers Competency Assessment	26 January 2019	Application CLCA Handbook Annexes 1 to 10 SRA Response ACL Response	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 25 April 2019, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. Letter from ACL dated 2 April 2019. Correspondence from CLSB dated 13 April 2019 We have issued a warning notice to the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) as the approved regulator which informs the CLSB that the LSB, pursuant to paragraph 21(1)(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007, is considering whether to refuse the application. The warning notice expires on 24 April 2020; this is 12 months from the date of receipt of the warning notice by the ACL. We have also written to the CLSB setting out in more detail the reasons for the warning notice. CLSB has written a letter in response to the warning notice.	The application was withdrawn by the CLSB on 8 June 2018 and is therefore no longer under consideration.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA Compensation Fund and Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements	5 March 2019	Application SRA Compensation Fund Rules SRA Indemnity Insurance Rules SRA Regulatory Arrangements (Indemnity Insurance) (Amendment) Rules 2018 PII + Compensation Fund Glossary terms	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 2 June 2019, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. Letter from The Law Society (TLS) dated 1 April 2019 Letter from the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) dated 11 April 2019 Response from the SRA dated 24 April 2019	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to introduce new SRA Regulatory Arrangements (Reporting Concerns) (Amendment) Rules	25 February 2019	Application Annex 1 – Amendment Rules Annex 2 – SRA Post-Consultation Position	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 24 May 2019, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. Letter from the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) dated 11 April 2019 Correspondence from SRA dated 18 April 2019 Letter from the Law Society (TLS) to the SRA dated 21 March 2019 Letter in reply from SRA to TLS dated 8 April 2019	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our decision notice for more information including the rules we are approving.
Master of the Faculties	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of notaries post-admission training and supervision	18 March 2019	Application Notaries (Post-Admission Training and Supervision) Rules 2019 Supervision Rules Consultation	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the BSB’s Part 4 Qualification Rules	30 November 2018	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 27 February 2019, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.

2018
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of unsolicited approaches	8 November 2018	Application Current Code of Conduct Consultation Paper	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of registration lapses	7 November 2018	Application Annex A	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of service of documents and notice of suspension	7 November 2018	Application Annex A	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the SRA's Regulatory Arrangements relating to its Looking to the Future proposals	8 August 2018	Application* *Please note there are embedded links within the application to supporting documents held on the SRA and other websites. Annex A Proposed Regulatory Arrangements Annex B Examples of guidance	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 5 November 2018, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. Letter from The Law Society (TLS) dated 20 August 2018 The LSB has also received 128 representations, the majority of which expressed support for TLS letter. Letter from the Legal Services Consumer Panel dated 28 September 2018	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our decision notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
CILEx Regulation	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements to introduce the CILEx Regulation Transparency Rules.	8 October 2018	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex A	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the standard of proof applied during professional misconduct proceedings.	7 September 2018	Application Annex A - BSB Consultation Response Paper	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 14 October 2018, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the CLC Regulatory Arrangements to take account of the Competition and Market Authority's proposals regarding price, service and transparency.	26 July 2018	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 5 September 2018, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to the SRA's Compensation Fund contribution	19 July 2018	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to the LSB for the approval of removal of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) rules from the BSB Handbook.	4 July 2018	LSB QASA Application Annex 1 LSB Application QASA Rules Amended Annex 2 LSB Application Regulatory Risk	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 14 August 2018, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to the LSB for the approval of changes to SRA regulatory arrangements to introduce the SRA Transparency Rules and the SRA Roll, Registers and Publication Regulations.	5 July 2018	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5 Annex 6 Annex 7	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 8 August 2018, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
SRA	Application to the LSB for the approval of changes to the regulatory arrangements regarding the Insurance Distribution Directive.	4 June 2018	Application Annex 1	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
CILEx Regulation	Application to the LSB for the approval of changes to the CILEx Professional Indemnity Insurance Minimum Wording	25 May 2018	Application Annex 1	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA’s Authorisation of Individuals regulatory arrangements related to the proposed introduction of a Solicitors Qualifying Examination	12/01/2018	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5 Annex 6 Annex 7 Annex 8 Letter from TLS to LSB of 23 January 2018 Joint letter from Association of Law Teachers, Committee of Heads of University Law Schools, Society of Legal Scholars and Socio-Legal Studies Association to LSB dated 26 January 2018 Letter from Association of Law Teachers to LSB dated 29 January 2018 Letter from Hardee Consulting Letter from City of London Law Society dated 28 February 2018 Letter from Welsh Language Commissioner dated 01 March 2018 Letter from David Dixon dated 07 March 2018 Letter from Cardiff & District Law Society dated 07 March 2018 Letter from Thomas Watkin dated 05 March 2018 Letter from the Chair of the House of Commons Justice Select Committee dated 08 March 2018 8 Letter from Andrew Callaghan dated 14 March 2018 8 Letter from LSB Chair to Chair of the House of Commons Justice Select Committee dated 27 March 2018	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 9 March 2018, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. We have issued a further extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 12 April 2018, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to IPReg’s regulatory arrangements to implement powers to suspend individual registrants	24/01/2018	Application Annex A Annex B	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the ACCA regulatory arrangements in respect of regulating probate activities	23/10/2017	Application Appendices 1 and 2 Appendix 3	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 19 January 2018, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements in respect of its Public and Licensed Access Rules	06/12/2017	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D Annex E	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 15 January 2018, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.

2017
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
CILEx Regulation	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to CILEX Regulation regulatory arrangements in respect of its Investigation, Disciplinary and Appeals Rules	20/09/2017	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Amended Annex 1	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 18 December 2017, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements in respect of reporting requirements for barristers	06/11/2017	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to the SRA’s Professional Indemnity Insurance arrangements - switching regulators	14/07/2017	Application including Annexes 1 and 2 Annex 3 Letter from SRA to LSB of 15 September 2017	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11 October 2017, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
CILEx Regulation	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to CILEX Regulation regulatory arrangements in respect of its Professional Indemnity Insurance Minimum Wording	24/08/2017	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
CILEx Regulation	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to CILEX Regulation regulatory arrangements in respect of its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Rules	23/08/2017	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Master of the Faculties	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the Master of the Faculties Notaries (Conduct and Discipline Rules) 2015	11/08/2017	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the BSB's Parental Leave Rules	08/08/2017	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
CILEx Regulation	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to CILEx Regulation regulatory arrangements in respect of its Compensation Fund	20/07/2017	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 7 September 2017, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to the SRA’s Compensation Fund contribution	14/07/2017	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the CLSB's training and continuous professional development rules	19/05/2017	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an Extension Notice which extends the initial decision period to 30 June 2017, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the BSB's Disciplinary Tribunal Regulations	11/04/2017	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D Annex E	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 8 July 2017, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Master of the Faculties	Application to the LSB for changes to the Master of the Faculties Notaries Practice Rules - addition of Rule 21.5	19/05/2017	Application Annex - Notaries Practice Rules amended	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Master of the Faculties	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the Notaries Practice Rules and the Notaries Qualification Rules	02/12/2016	Application Notaries Practice Rules Notaries Qualification Rules	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 2 March 2017, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the BSB’s Disciplinary Tribunal Regulations	04/11/2016	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 1 February 2017, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The application was withdrawn by the BSB on 19 January 2017 and is therefore no longer under consideration.

2016
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the BSB's Continuing Professional Development Requirements	10/10/2016	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the CLC's Education Framework	01/09/2016	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to BSB regulatory arrangements in respect of its Bar Course Aptitude Test	11/08/2016	Revised application (received 30/08/16) Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D Annex E Annex F Annex G Annex H (received 30/08/16)	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to Compensation Fund contributions	18/07/2016	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to the CLC's Professional Indemnity Insurance Code and the CLC Professional Indemnity Insurance Operating Framework	25/05/2016	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving

2015
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements - Regulatory Reform Programme	16/09/2015	Application Annex 1 Track change rules Annex 2 SRA Board Paper Letter from SRA to LSB of 13 October 2015 with further information	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 4 December 2015, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. We have issued a warning notice to The Law Society (TLS) as the approved regulator, which informs TLS that the LSB, pursuant to paragraph 21(1)(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007, is considering whether to refuse part of the application. The warning notice expires on 27 October 2016. We have also written to the SRA setting out in more detail the reasons for the warning notice. Correspondence received from The Law Society in respect of the application. The SRA has seen the letter but chose not to respond	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice of 29 October 2015 for more information, including the rules we are approving. The LSB is granting the part of the application referred to as "reserved activities changes". Please see our Decision Notice of 27 January 2016 for more information, including the rules we are approving.
CILEx Regulation	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to CILEX Regulation regulatory arrangements in respect of its equivalent qualifications exemption policy	24/11/2015	Application Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements - Consumer Credit Activities	16/11/2015	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Noticefor more information, including the rules we are approving.
Master of the Faculties	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the Master of the Faculties regulatory arrangements in respect of its Conduct and Discipline Fees and Costs Order	08/09/2015	Application Annex Draft Rules	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 4 December 2015, pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to the Accountants' Reports and Overseas Rules	07/08/2015	Application Annex 1	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving. Clarification statement to be read in conjunction with the Decision Notice
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements in respect of the BSB’s Complaints Regulations	30/07/2015	Application Annex 1 Annex 2	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements in respect of the Cab Rank Rule	29/07/2015	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D Annex E Annex F	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Master of the Faculties	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to Master of the Faculties regulatory arrangements in respect of its Conduct and Discipline Rules	06/07/2015	Application Annex A - Amended Rules Track Change Annex B - Notaries Society Consultation Responses Annex C Scrivener Notaries Consultation Responses Annex D Explanatory Memorandum	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 2 October 2015, pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to Compensation Fund contributions	17/07/2015	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to CLC’s regulatory arrangements arising from the Deregulation Act 2015	29/06/2015	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers	Application to LSB for the approval of the CLC’s Adjudication Panel Rules 2015	30/06/2015	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to SRA’s regulatory arrangements in respect of Separate Business Rule	23/06/2015	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to SRA’s regulatory arrangements in respect of revocation of its Insolvency Practice Rules 2012	27/03/2015	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA’s Continuing Professional Development Rules	23/12/2014	Application Annex A – SRA Consultation Response Annex B – Draft changes to rules Annex C – SRA Board Paper	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 22 March 2015, pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving Letter from the SRA to the LSB
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA’s Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme	23/12/2014	Application Annex A – Consultation Annex B – Analysis of responses Annex C – SRA Board paper	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 22 March 2015, pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving
ILEX Professional Standards (IPS)	Application to alter IPS regulatory arrangements in respect of Compensation Fund Contributions 2015	22/12/2014	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 21 March 2015, pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see decision notice for more information, including the rules we are approving

2014
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
ILEX Professional Standards (IPS)	Application to alter IPS regulatory arrangements for the level of fine in Enforcement Proceedings	25/11/2014	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 (Part 1) Annex 4 (Part 2) Annex 5 Annex 6	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to BSB’s regulatory arrangements to enable the regulation of entities.	25/06/14	Application Annex A - Bar Council Constitution Annex B - entity regulation policy statement Annex C - authorisation process Annex D - entity supervision Annex E - supervision resource plans Annex F - entity regulation project plan Annex G - consultation report Annex H - Institute of Employment Studies report Annex I - focus group Annex J - interim equality analysis Handbook amendments	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 22 September 2014, pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. We have issued a warning notice to the Bar Council as the approved regulator, which informs the Bar Council that the LSB, pursuant to paragraph 21(1)(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007, is considering whether to refuse the application. The warning notice expires on 17 September 2015. We have also written to the Bar Standards Board setting out in more detail the reasons for the warning notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice and Annex for more information. The rules we have approved are set out six annexes corresponding to the six parts of BSB’s Handbook: Annex Handbook Part 1 Annex Handbook Part 2 Annex Handbook Part 3 Annex Handbook Part 4 Annex Handbook Part 5 Annex Handbook Part 6
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to SRA’s regulatory arrangements on Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Minimum Terms and Conditions of Cover.	15/07/2014	Application Annex 1 - 4 Correspondence received in relation to the application: Correspondence received from solicitors & solicitors firms Association of British Insurers Building Societies Association Council of Mortgage Lenders The Law Society Legal Services Consumer Panel Nationwide Building Society Zurich Insurance SRA response	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to Friday 10 October 2014, pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. We have issued a warning notice to The Law Society (TLS) as the approved regulator, which informs TLS that the LSB, pursuant to paragraph 21(1)(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007, is considering whether to refuse the application. The warning notice expires on 17 August 2015. We have also written to the SRA setting out in more detail the reasons for the warning notice. On 5 September 2014 we received the SRA’s response to our letter of 18 August.	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice and Annex for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements in respect of entities owned by Registered European Lawyers (REL)	25/09/2014	Application including Annex 1 Annex 2 - REL SRA Board Paper	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to Wednesday 5 November 2014, pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. We have issued a further extension notice which extends the initial decision period to Tuesday 23 December 2014, pursuant to paragraph 21(5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements in respect of its Multi–disciplinary practices Rules [2014]	25/09/2014	Application including all annexes	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA’s Compensation Fund - Eligibility Criteria	25/09/2014	Application including Annexes 1 and 2 Annex 3 - Compensation Fund Eligibility SRA Board Paper	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA’s Solicitors Keeping of the Roll	25/09/2014	Application including Annex 1 Annex 2 - Keeping of the roll SRA Board Paper	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA’s Overseas Rules	25/09/2014	Application including Annex 1 Annex 2 - Overseas Rules SRA Board Paper	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA’s Accountants’ Reports Rules	25/09/2014	Application Annex 1 - Amendments to regulatory arrangements Annex 2 - Accounts Reporting Rules SRA Board Paper	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to Compensation Fund contributions	14/07/2014	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to Friday 10 October 2014, pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to SRA’s regulatory arrangements on residual client balances.	14/07/2014	Application Annex 1 - SRA Board Paper 2 July 2014	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB)	Application to the LSB for the approval of amendments to CLSB’s Practising Rule 10.1 (Insurance)	19/03/14	Application Consultation Paper Consultation Report Consultation List	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Master of Faculties	Application to the LSB for the approval of amendments to the Master of Faculties regulatory arrangements in respect of the Notaries (Practice) Rules and Notaries (Inspections) Regulations.	07/03/2014	Application Notaries (Practice) Rules Notaries (Inspections) Regulations	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information.
Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB)	Application to the LSB for the approval of amendments to the Costs Lawyer Code of Conduct	05/03/14	Application Consultation paper Consultee list Consultation response report Proposed revised Code of Conduct (as consulted on) Proposed revised Code of Conduct (following consultation) Current Statement of Rights Revised Code of Conduct submitted 24/03/14	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to the LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements in relation to consumer credit activities	24/02/2014	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to the LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA’s Higher Rights of Audience Regulations	10/02/2014	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.

2013
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
ILEX Professional Standards	Application to alter CILEx’s regulatory arrangements for awarding rights to conduct litigation to be extended to include all suitably qualified Chartered Legal Executives.	25/03/2013	Application Litigation Scheme Rules Annexes 1-35 in ‘current designations applications’ page. Shared with IPS application to become an Approved Regulator for Probate Activities and Reserved Instrument Activities. Consultation: Advice from the Lord Chief Justice IPS response to Lord Chief Justice IPS Response Annex 1 IPS Response Annex 2	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued a warning notice to ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) and CILEx as the approved regulator, which informs CILEx that the LSB, pursuant to paragraph 21(1)(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007, is considering whether to refuse the application. The warning notice expires on 17 April 2014; this is 12 months from the issuing of the warning notice. The Board may in accordance with paragraphs 26(4) and (5) and (6) of Schedule 4 to the Act issue on one or more occasions, an extension notice before the end expiry date to extend the decision period by up to six months.	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information. Please also see the rules the LSB is approving.
ILEX Professional Standards	Application to alter CILEx’s regulatory arrangements for authorising and regulating those who provide immigration advice and services.	25/03/2013	Application Immigration Scheme Rules Annexes 1-35 in ‘current designations applications’ page. Shared with IPS application to become an Approved Regulator for Probate Activities and Reserved Instrument Activities. Consultation Advice from OISC IPS Response to OISC	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued a warning notice to ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) and CILEx as the approved regulator, which informs CILEx that the LSB, pursuant to paragraph 21(1)(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007, is considering whether to refuse the application. The warning notice expires on 17 April 2014; this is 12 months from the issuing of the warning notice. The Board may in accordance with paragraphs 26(4) and (5) and (6) of Schedule 4 to the Act issue on one or more occasions, an extension notice before the end expiry date to extend the decision period by up to six months.	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information. Please also see the rules the LSB is approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to the LSB for a change to a regulatory arrangement relating to Fitness to Practise Regulations	5/11/2013	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D Annex E Annex F Annex G	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 2 February 2014 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information including the rules we are approving.
Costs Lawyer Standards Board	Application to the LSB for approval of proposed revised aims & outcomes of the Costs Lawyer qualification	10/10/2013	Application Aims and Outcomes Consultation paper Consultees list Overview Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Minor changes to Training Rules and CPD Rules	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 7/1/2014 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for information, including the rules we are approving.
Costs Lawyer Standards Board	Approval of the proposed regulation of Trainee Costs Lawyers	26/10/2012	Application to LSB Trainee Code of Conduct Trainee Disciplinary Rules and Procedures Trainee Training and CPD Rules Cost Lawyers CPD Rules Consultee List Consultation Response Document	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 24/01/13 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. We have issued a warning notice to the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) as the approved regulator which informs the CLSB that the LSB, pursuant to paragraph 21(1)(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007, is considering whether to refuse the application. The warning notice expires on 16 December 2013; this is 12 months from the date of receipt of the warning notice by the ACL. The Board may in accordance with paragraphs 26(4) and (5) and (6) of Schedule 4 to the Act issue on one or more occasions, an extension notice before the end expiry date to extend the decision period by up to six months. On 24 January 2013 we received the CLSB's response to our letter of 17 December 2012, which set out a Warning Notice issued under Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. On 13 February 2013 a meeting was held between LSB and the CLSB to discuss the detail of the Warning Notice, a note of that meeting is published here.	The LSB is refusing to grant the application. Please see our Decision Notice for information.
Master of Faculties	Application to the LSB for approval of alterations to Regulatory Arrangements: Amendments to the Notaries (Qualification) Rules	01/10/2013	Application Notaries (Qualification) Rules 2013	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 29/12/13 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)	Application to LSB for approval of Practising Certificate Fee Allocation Methodology	27/09/2013	Application Annex A	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC)	Application to LSB for approval to the CLC’s regulatory arrangements in relation to the Adjudication Panel	03/09/2013	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to the LSB for the approval of the SRA’s Overseas Rules	05/08/2013	Application SRA Overseas Rules 2013 – The Law Society version SRA Overseas Rules 2013 – SRA Board	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to Compensation Fund contributions	26/07/2013	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to the LSB for approval to regulatory arrangements in relation to the Red Tape Initiative – Phase 2	05/08/2013	Application Amendments to final rules	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC)	Application to LSB for approval to revise the CLC’s Handbook in relation to the Disclosure of Profits and Advantages Code (referral fees).	12/07/2013	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board (BSB), Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and ILEX Professional Standards (IPS), who together form the representative group which is the Joint Advocacy Group	Application to LSB for the approval of the regulatory arrangements in relation to the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates.	14/05/2013	Full Application Annex A1 Bar Standards Board Rules SRA Handbook Glossary Amendment Rules Annex A2 SRA Regulations Annex A3a IPS Regulations A3b IPS Regulations Annex B Scheme Handbook Annex C Summary of Previous JAG consultations Annex D JAG Analysis of 4th QASA Consultation Annex E Two Year review paper Annex F1 BSB additional documentation Annex F2 SRA additional documentation Annex F3 IPS additional documentation	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued extension notices to each of the Joint Advocacy Group Approved Regulators which extends the initial decision period to 11/08/2013 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) of schedule 4 to the Legal Services Act 2007. Extension notice to SRA Extension notice to BSB Extension notice to IPS	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice and Annexes for more information. Decision Notice Annex A Annex B Annex C1 Annex C2 Annex D1 Annex D2
ILEX Professional Standards (IPS)	Application to alter IPS regulatory arrangements in relation to Continuous Professional Development.	09/07/2013	Application Annex 1a Annex 1b Annex 1c Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5 Annex 6	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information.
Bar Standards Board	Application to LSB for the approval of a new BSB Handbook replacing the Code of Conduct	29/04/2013	BSB New Handbook Application Handbook Part 1 Handbook Part 2 Handbook Part 3 Handbook Part 4 Handbook Part 5 Handbook Part 6 Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D Annex E Annex F Annex G Annex H Annex I Annex J Annex K Annex L Annex M	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 27/07/2013 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information. The rules we are approving are provided in six annexes corresponding to the six parts of the Handbook: Annex 1 – Handbook Part 1 Annex 2 – Handbook Part 2 Annex 3 – Handbook Part 3 Annex 4 – Handbook Part 4 Annex 5 – Handbook Part 5 Annex 6 – Handbook Part 6
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to client financial protection.	21/05/2013	Application Annexes 1-8	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to the Red Tape Initiative.	04/03/2013	Application SRA Board Paper showing amendments to regulatory arrangements	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Approval of changes to the Public Access Rules and removal of the Media Comment rule from the Code of Conduct	08/02/2013	BSB Public Access Application February 2013 Annex 1 Review of the Public Access Scheme final report 2009 Annex 2 Extracts from the Civil Justice Council’s November 2011 report Access to Justice for Litigants-in-person (or Self-Represented Litigants) Annex 3 Correspondence from Mr T Mitchell of Fountain Chambers dated 27 April 2012 Annex 4a BSB 2012 Public Access Survey – report Annex 4b BSB 2012 Public Access Survey Annex 5 Review of Public Access Training Annex 6a Public Access draft Guidance for clients Annex 6b Public Access draft Guidance for barristers Annex 6c Public Access draft Guidance for clerks Annex 7 BSB draft Enforcement Strategy Annex 8 SRA February 2011 report Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme - Map of England and Wales Solicitor Day One Outcomes against a Barrister of England and Wales on completion of pupillage	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be up to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 08/05/2013 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
ILEX Professional Standards	Application to introduce additional certification rules for the award of Fellowship of CILEX and the application process for Fellowship applications made under this proposal.	28/02/2013	Application Annex 1 Associate to Fellows Certification Rules Annex 2 Associate to Fellows Guidance	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
ILEX Professional Standards	Application to alter CILEx’s Membership Requirement Regulations in respect of the qualifying employment element for admission as a Fellow and to create Application for Fellowship Work Based Learning Rules and Admission for Fellowship (Transitional arrangements)	26/02/2013	Application Annex 1 Membership Requirements Regulations Annex 2A Fellowship Rules Annex 2B Fellowship Rules (Transitional Arrangements) Annex 3A Consultation 2010 Annex 3B Consultation 2011 Annex 3C Pilot Annex 3D Equality Impact Assessment Annex 3E Equality & Diversity Data Annex 4A Work-based Learning Handbook Annex 4B Consistency of work-based learning applications	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements in respect of the payment and receipt of referral fees in personal injury cases.	11/02/2013	Application Annex A Annex B	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules that we are approving.

2012
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to the SRA’s Financial Services Rules (Independent Financial Advice).	10/12/2012	Application Rule Change	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Master of the Faculties	Application to the LSB for approval of alterations to Regulatory Arrangements: new Notaries (Practising Certificates) Rules 2012	26/11/2012	Application to LSB Notaries (Practising Certificates) Rules 2012	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements in respect of the SRA Training Regulations Part 2 (Training Provider Regulations) (or minimum salary scheme).	30/11/2012	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Intellectual Property Regulation Board	Alterations to the Rights to Conduct Litigation & Rights of Audience & Other Reserved Legal Activities Certification Rules 2012	16/08/2012	Application Annex 1 Civil Procedure Rules & Practice Direction Annex 2 First Consultation Annex 3 S102a Patents Act 1977 & S292 Copyright & Design Act 1988 Annex 4 CIPA Higher Courts Regs 2007 Annex 5 ITMA Litigator & TM Advocate Certificate Regulations Annex 6 CPD Regulations (current) Annex 7 Code of Conduct Annex 8 Litigators Code Annex 9 Disciplinary Rules (current) Annex 10 Draft IPReg Regulations (Aug 2012) Annex 11 Amends to CPD Regs & Guidance (Aug 2012) Annex 12 Amends to Code (Aug 2012) Annex 13 Amends to Disciplinary Rules Annex 14 Response to First Consultation Annex 15 Response to Second (Supplementary) Consultation	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 13/11/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for the approval of changes to regulatory arrangements relating to Compensation Fund contributions	09/07/2012	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
ILEX Professional Standards Limited	Application for approval of amendments to the Rights of Audience Certification Rules and the Associate Prosecutors Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules to introduce notification requirements for the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates	19/06/2012	Application Rights of Audience Certification Rules Associate Prosecutors Rights of Audience and Litigation Certification Rules	The initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days on issuance of an extension notice	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for amendments to the SRA’s regulatory arrangements relating to Client Financial Protection	28/05/2012	Application Annex 1: Summary of changes to QIA and SIIR for 2012 Annex 2: QIA 2012 Annex 3: QIA comparison – Final 2011 vs. Final 2012 Annex 4: SRA Indemnity Insurance Rules 2012 with Appendices Annex 5: SR Indemnity insurance Rules 2012 with Appendices Annex 6: SRA Amendments to Regulatory Arrangements (Client Protection) Rules 2012 ANNEX 7: SRA Compensation Fund Rules 2011 ANNEX 8: SRA Indemnity Rules 2012 ANNEX 9: SRA Indemnity Rules 2012 (changes marked) ANNEX 10: SRA Financial Protection Policy Statement April 2011 ANNEX 11: Financial Protection Review Response Report	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for the approval of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) Notification Regulations	16/05/2012	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for approval of amendments to the SRA Practice Framework Rules 2011	16/05/2012	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Application to the LSB for the approval of amendments to the Bar Training Regulations to require all students additionally to have achieved a required minimum score in the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT), for the entry onto the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).	26/04/2012	Application Annex A – Neuberger Report Annex B – Wood Report Annex C –Poor work by graduate applicants Annex D – Weak students Annex E – Consultation Annex E2 – Example Exam Questions Annex F – Response to consultation Annex G - EIA Annex H – BPTC Handbook Annex I – Student Survey	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 24/07/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rule that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Application to LSB for approval to amend the Bar Code of Conduct – Equality and Diversity provisions.	26/04/2012	Application Annex 1 Annex 2	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 24/07/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
SRA	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA Training Regulations	15/03/2012	Application Annex A – draft amends to LPC Handbook Annex B – Benchmarking LPC with BPTC/BVC Annex C – EIA Draft amendments	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
SRA	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA Higher Rights of Audience Regulations 2011	15/03/2012	Application Annex A Draft amendments	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
SRA	Application to LSB for the approval of the SRA Insolvency Practice Rules (2012)	14/03/2012	Application Draft SRA Insolvency Practice Rules (2012)	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
SRA	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the SRA Practice Framework Rules 2011 and the SRA Authorisation Rules for Legal Services Bodies and Licensable Bodies 2011 in relation to immigration work	14/03/2012	Application Draft Immigration Rules for Licensable Bodies	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please see the Exemption Direction for more information.
SRA	Application to LSB for the approval of amendments to the Solicitors Keeping of the Roll Regulations and SRA Suitability Test 2011	14/03/2012	Application Draft amendments to Keeping of the Roll Regulations and Suitability Test	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 11/06/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Master of Faculties	Application to the LSB for approval of alterations to Regulatory Arrangements: Amendment to the Notaries Accounts Rules 1989	06/01/2012	Application Notaries Accounts Rules	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 02/04/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.

2011
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
Master of Faculties	Application to the LSB for approval of alterations to Regulatory Arrangements: Notaries (Post Admission) Rules 2009	05/12/2011	Application Annex 1 Annex 2	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 02/03/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Application to the LSB for approval of changes to the Code of Conduct in relation to the Cab Rank Rule	27/10/2011	Application Annexes 1 & 2 Annex 3 Annexes 4 to 7 Revised Terms of Contract received from BSB on 18/01/12 following comments from LSB Answers to LSB Contractual Terms Points 18/01/12 Response by BSB of 2/12/11 to LSB queries Representations made by the BSB received on 11/05/12 to the advice submitted from consultees. Revised Terms of Contract received from the BSB on 11/05/12	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be up to 90 days upon Issue of an extension notice We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 24/01/12 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. We have issued a warning notice which informs the BSB that the LSB, pursuant to paragraph 21(1)(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act 2007, is considering whether to refuse the BSB’s proposed rule change. A copy of the notice can be found here and a link to further information and next steps can be found here. Summary of independent legal advice commissioned by LSB can be found here. The Board Paper and Board Minutes in relation to this application can be found here. The letter that went to consultees asking for advice can be found here. A document incorporating all responses from consultees can be found here	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Costs Lawyer Standards Board	Application to LSB for approval of four governance documents	15/8/2011	Application Consultation paper Draft Code of Conduct Draft Practising Rules Draft Disciplinary Rules Draft Training and CPD Rules	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 3/10/11 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal	Application to LSB for approval of Procedural Rules in relation to Appeals	8/8/2011	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 26/09/11 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information.
Bar Standards Board	Application to LSB for approval to amend the Bar Code of Conduct – Barrister Participation in Alternative Business Structures	01/08/2011	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Application to LSB for approval to amend the Bar Code of Conduct - Authorisation to Practise	22/07/2011	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5 Annex 6 Annex 7	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to the LSB for approval to amend the SRA’s compensation fund contributions	18/07/2011	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	Decision Notice
The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg)	Application to the LSB for approval to amend IPReg’s Litigators’ Code of Conduct	30/06/2011	Application Draft Rules of Professional Conduct Rules of conduct for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 27/09/11 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC)	Application to LSB for approval to revise the CLC’s Adjudication Panel Rules and Disciplinary Procedure Applicable Standard of Proof	31/05/2011	CLC Application letter Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 28/08/11 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information.
The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg)	Application to the LSB for approval to amend Examination and Admissions Rules	01/04/2011	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We issued extension notices which extended the initial decision period to 90 days (29 June 2011) pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Application to LSB for approval to amend matters relating to Pupillage	28/03/2011	Application AnnexA AnnexB AnnexC AnnexD	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 25 June 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg)	Application to LSB for approval to amend IPReg’s Disciplinary Procedure Rules	25/03/2011	Application AnnexA AnnexB AnnexC	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We issued extension notices which extended the initial decision period to 90 days (22 June 2011) pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)	Application to the LSB for approval of the new SRA Handbook	21/03/2011	Application Draft SRA Handbook Solicitors Keeping of the Roll Regulations KRR Matrix Solicitors Indemnity Insurance Rules SIIR Matrix Final Handbook Final Qualifying Insurers Agreement	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 17 June 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here On 15 April 2011, the SRA submitted two further sets of rules for approval as part of the new Handbook. The Solicitors Keeping of the Roll Regulations and Solicitors Indemnity Insurance Rules. Please see relevant links to the rules and supporting matrix for each set of changes.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information. Final versions of the approved regulatory arrangements can be found in the documents column.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers	Application to LSB for approval to amend the CLC’s Adjudication Rules and Disciplinary Procedure	22/02/2011	Application AnnexA AnnexB AnnexC AnnexD	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice.	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers	Application to LSB for approval to revise the CLC’s Rules and Guidance	21/02/2011	Application Final Handbook Final Frameworks	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 19 May 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here	The LSB is granting the application in part. Please see our Decision Notice for more information and click on the relevant document links for the Handbook and Frameworks.
ILEX Professional Standards Ltd	Application to LSB for approval of amendments to ILEX Rights of Audience Certification Rules	09/02/2011	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3(1) Annex 3(2)	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Application to LSB for approval of amendments to the Bar Training Regulations – International English Language Test	15/01/2011	Application Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D Annex E Annex F Annex G Annex H Annex I Annex J Annex K	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 14 April 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here	The application was withdrawn by the BSB on 21 March 2011 and is therefore no longer under consideration.

2010
Approved Regulator	Application	Start date for 28 day initial decision period	Links to relevant documents	Milestones	Decision
Master of the Faculties	Application to the LSB for approval to amend the Practice Rules 2009 and Conduct and Discipline Rules and related documents	13/12/2010	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 28 February 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. We have issued a second extension notice which extends the decision period to 11 March 2011 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
ILEX Professional Standards Ltd	Application to LSB for approval to revise the Rights of Audience Certification Rules	22/11/2010	Application Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 23 December 2010 persuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here Following discussions with ILEX Professional Standards Ltd minor changes were made to the Rules and a revised version submitted (attached to the Decision Notice).	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Council for Licensed Conveyancers	Application to LSB for approval of changes to Licence and Practice Fees Arrangements	31/08/2010	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice Following discussions with the CLC, supplementary information was provided for consideration alongside the original application.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Rules that we are approving.
Master of the Faculties	Application to LSB for approval of Notaries (Continuing Professional Education) Regulations 2010	18/08/2010	Application Annex 1 Annex 2	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Regulations that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Application to LSB for approval of amendments to the Bar Training Regulations	23/07/2010	Application Annex 1	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice	The application was withdrawn by the BSB on 16 August 2010 and is therefore no longer under consideration.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application for approval of changes to the solicitors’ indemnity insurance rules	12/07/2010	Application Annex 1 Annex 2	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. Following the 14 day consultation period for this application, the SRA has provided a further submission to us which we have considered in making our decision. The letters referred to in the Decision Notice can be found at the following links: Law Society 13 July 2010 SRA 23 July 2010 Legal Services Consumer Panel 23 July 2010 Law Society 26 July 2010	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Regulatory Arrangements that we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application to LSB for approval of amendment to Rule 4	29/06/2010	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice	The LSB has exempted this alteration from its full approval process. Please click here for the Exemption Direction.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	SRA application for approval of changes relating to the fee structure	24/06/2010	Application	Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Regulations that we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Amendments to the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme Regulations	10/03/2010	• Application • Annex 1	• Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice • Following discussions with the SRA, clarification material and a revised impact assessment have been submitted for consideration alongside the original application.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Regulations that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Amendments to the Bar Code of Conduct – application of the Public Access Scheme	05/03/2010	• Application • Annex 1 • Annex 2 • Annex 3 • Annex 4 • Annex 5 • Annex 6 • Annex 7 • Annex 8	• Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice • Following discussions with the BSB revised versions of the code and guidance and guidance for lay clients have been provided for consideration alongside the original application. These versions incorporate changes to the code resulting from the Self Employed Practice application.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the code and guidance that we are approving.
ILEX Professional Standards	Amendments to the Institute of Legal Executives’ Code of Conduct	26/2/2010	• Application and Annexes 1-5	• Initial decision period is 28 days and can be extended to 90 days upon issue of an extension notice. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 7 May 2010 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. The extension notice was issued to both Alan Kershaw and Judith Gordon-Nichols. • Following discussions with IPS, further information was provided for consideration alongside the original application.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the Code and guidance that we are approving.
Solicitors Regulation Authority	Application for the approval of the SRA Disciplinary Procedure Rules [2010]	16/02/2010	• Application • Annex 1 • Annex 2 • Annex 3 • Annex 4 • Annex 5	• Initial decision period is 28 days. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 14 May 2010 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. The extension notice was issued to both Charles Plant and Robert Heslett. •On 31 March 2010 the LSB held a meeting for discussions between the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and the Law Society about the standard of proof to be applied. A note of the meeting can be found here.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the rules that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Amendments to the Bar Code of Conduct– The Structure of Self Employed Practice	10/02/2010	• Application • Annex 1 code amendments • Annex 2 guidance • Annex 3 Initial EIA	• Initial decision period is 28 days. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 1 April 2010 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. The extension notice was issued to both Nicholas Green QC and Baroness Ruth Deech. • Following discussions with the BSB a revised version of the relevant section of the code has been provided for consideration alongside the original application.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the code and guidance that we are approving.
Bar Standards Board	Amendments to the Bar Code of Conduct – Legal Disciplinary Practices & Partnerships of Barristers	01/02/2010	• Application • Annex 1 code amendments • Annex 2 guidance • Annex 3 Initial EIA	• Initial decision period is 28 days. We have issued an extension notice which extends the initial decision period to 1 April 2010 pursuant to paragraph 21 (5) schedule 4 of the Legal Services Act. A copy of the extension notice can be found here. The extension notice was issued to both Nicholas Green QC and Baroness Ruth Deech. • Following discussions with the BSB revised versions of the code and guidance have been submitted for consideration alongside the original application.	The LSB is granting the application in full. Please see our Decision Notice for more information, including the code and guidance that we are approving.

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