Legal Services Board Public Bodies Review: Call for Evidence

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Closes 10 Mar 2026

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Questions

1. To what extent do you think the LSB’s statutory objectives reflect the current needs and priorities of the public and the legal services sector? Please provide example of where the LSB’s strategy or activities have supported/or could better support its aims.
2. To what extent do you agree with this statement ‘the LSB is sufficiently focussed on its statutory obligations as set out under the LSA 2007'?

Please give a reason for your answer.

3. In your opinion, how clear and easy are the LSB’s statutory objectives to understand?

Please give a reason for your answer.

4. How well do you feel the LSB engages and collaborates with key stakeholders e.g. regulators, professional bodies, and consumer representatives?

Please give a reason for your answer.

5. How well do you feel the LSB holds frontline regulators to account?

Please give a reason for your answer.

6. What evidence is there that the LSB’s oversight has had a positive impact on the sector, or improved outcomes for consumers of legal services? Please give a reason for your answer.
7. To what extent do you feel the LSB demonstrates that its oversight delivers positive outcomes and provides value for money? Please give a reason for your answer.
8. Do you feel the LSB has a suitable level of independence from both government and the organisations it oversees? Please give a reason for your answer.
9. Do you feel there is sufficient clarity about how the LSB’s role differs from and complements other bodies in the sector?

Please give a reason for your answer.

10. To what extent do you agree with the statement ‘the LSB has the capacity, skills, and technology needed to deliver its role effectively’?

Please give a reason for your answer.

11. Are there any improvements or future priorities that you feel the LSB should consider to strengthen its performance and adapt to emerging challenges?