May 2021

With Sole Practitioners increasingly using the services of Consultant Solicitors, we have asked the SRA for some guidance regarding the responsibilities this entails. They have kindly produced the guidance note below for us.

***Please note that the guidance note contains links for you to follow for further clarification.

Sole practitioners and supervision duties

Regarding questions about LEAP's Data Storage that we have put to LEAP on your behalf, below is information that we have received from LEAP.

Congratulations to Sushila Abraham on becoming Mayor of Kingston Upon Thames. Sushila, who has served as a Councillor since 2013 and has been the Deputy Mayor for the last twelve months, was inaugurated on 18th May 2021 and became the 186th Mayor of Kingston upon Thames. Sushila will serve the borough until May 2022.

We are very proud to have her as an Executive Committee Member and appreciate the experience, dedication and skills that she brings to her role on the Committee.

Below is a copy of a letter regarding the Family Court Digital C100 roll-out pilot. Please note that although this is from a local court, the system is rolling out nationwide and as this may affect several members, we decided to share it with you, as we thought it would be of interest.

“4th May 2021

Dear Sir/Madam,

Online applications under section 8 of the Children Act 1989

IASME working in partnership with the NCSC are constantly reviewing and updating the Cyber Essentials technical controls to ensure the scheme stays up to date and remains effective at protecting against common internet threats.