The Guidance was issued on 23rd November 2022.

It relates to all solicitors, registered Foreign lawyers (RFLs), registered European lawyers (RELs) and firms they authorise and those they supervise to undertake immigration work. For the purposes of this guidance, the term 'solicitor' includes RELs and RFLs.

Summary

It covers:

1. Where they can work if they wish to undertake immigration work.
2. How the SRA supervision rules apply in the delivery of immigration work.
3. How the obligation to provide a proper standard service applies in the delivery of
   immigration work.
4. The obligations to support the effective administration of justice when undertaking
   or supervising immigration work.

Here is a link to the full advice document:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1143219/March_2023_Monetary_Penalty_and_Enforcement_Guidance.pdf

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