In the UK, you can check if a solicitor is authorized to practice by searching the Solicitors Register, maintained by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This register provides up-to-date information on solicitors and law firms regulated by the SRA and includes details on their qualifications, practice status, and any disciplinary records.
Here’s how to check:
- Go to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) website: www.sra.org.uk.
- Access the Solicitors Register: You can find this under the “Check a solicitor’s record” or “For the public” sections.
- Enter the solicitor’s name or SRA ID number to view their current status.
The register will show:
- Whether the solicitor is allowed to practice.
- Details about their current practice status (e.g., active, inactive).
- Any restrictions or disciplinary actions taken against them.
If you are checking for barristers instead, you would use the Bar Standards Board’s Barristers’ Register.
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