New SRA Code of Conduct Rule - Treating Colleagues with Respect & The Partner Requirement to Challenge Behaviour

Introduction

In Spring 2023 the SRA introduced a new Code of Conduct rule which requires all solicitors to treat colleagues fairly and with respect and partners will be required to challenge the behaviour of those who do not meet this standard.

This virtual classroom seminar will discuss what this rule means and how to put it in to practice.

This session will be of interest to compliance professionals, solicitors and partners who will have a positive obligation to challenge behaviour.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Background to the SRA thematic review - the ‘culture cases’
• Overview of the SRA wellbeing thematic review and findings
• SRA wellbeing guidance
• New Code rule and what colleague, fairly and challenge means in practice plus SRA guidance
• What the new rule might mean for reports of misconduct to the SRA
• Scenarios to illustrate the new rule
• How your firm can take proactive steps to ensure the right culture exists to ensure compliance with the new rule

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.