Sexual Misconduct - A Bite Sized Guide to the SRA’s Regulatory Framework

Introduction

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has released guidance on sexual misconduct. All regulated firms should ensure they are aware of the SRA guidance, their expectations of firms and how the SRA may approach an allegation of sexual misconduct.

Ideal for compliance officers, this short webinar will provide a summary of the SRA guidance on sexual misconduct.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The regulatory framework
• What is sexual misconduct according to the SRA
• When the sexual misconduct happens in private life and the proximity to practice
• How the SRA assess the seriousness of the conduct to include criminality, consent, vulnerability and intoxication
• The SRA's expectations on firms
• Examples given in the guidance

This webinar was recorded on 9th November 2022