Policy
18 July, 2008
Jack Straw announces appointment of new Legal Services Board
Single independent oversight regulator of legal services
Jack Straw, Secretary of State for Justice announced the appointment of the first nine members of the Legal Services Board yesterday. The Board was set up by the Legal Services Act 2007 to replace the current regulators and be the single independent oversight regulator of legal services.
The new members will bring with them experience in consumer issues, the legal sector, public service and regulatory experience. They will formally take up post on 1 September 2008 for a term of three years.
Commenting on the new appointments, Jack Straw said -
'Increasing public confidence in the justice system is at the heart of the legal services reform programme.
Establishing a new Legal Services Board is another important step towards raising the standards and simplifying regulation in the legal services sector. The Legal Services Board has an important remit as a new independent and publicly accountable body.
The board members bring with them a wealth of experience of service delivery which will be invaluable in their task to bring top quality legal services to the public.'
For more information, see the Ministry of Justice press release Jack Straw appoints new Legal Services Board.
See also the related rightsnet policy new stories -
- Jack Straw announces appointment of first Chair of Legal Services Board: Aim to 'put the consumer first and promote competition, innovation and transparency' (23 April, 2008)
- Legal Services Complaints Commissioner announces that penalty will not be imposed on the Law Society: Complaints not handled in accordance with 2006 - 2007 Improvement Plan (8 November, 2007)
- Legal Services Act receives royal assent: An independent body to handle consumer complaints about legal services (1 November, 2007)
- Justice - a new approach: Guide to the Ministry of Justice (14 May, 2007)
