The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) must focus on its core compliance role if it is to regain public confidence and the trust of the profession it regulates.

The Law Society supports the SRA's reprioritisation of work and emphasis placed on investing in its core functions in the 2025-2026 business plan and budget consultation.

New figures show that employment tribunal backlogs continue to grow, resulting in long delays that are denying both employees and businesses access to justice.