SRA Sexual Misconduct Guidance – Self-reporting, Impact of alcohol, Consent and “Proximity to practice” – What Lawyers and Firms Need to Know – Webinar Recording

• When does the threshold for self-reporting apply?
   
• The SRA’s view on the influence of alcohol on offending and the significance of the motive of offending;
   
• The complexities surrounding the issue of consent;
   
• Guidance from the SRA on sanctions; and
   
• What is meant by ‘proximity to practice’ and how does it play out in reality?

In this webinar, Beth Hale (Partner and General Counsel at CM Murray LLP), Corinne Staves (Partner at CM Murray LLP and partnership law specialist), Andrew Pavlovic (Partner at CM Murray LLP and regulatory/professional discipline specialist) and Ellen Peart (Partner at BCL Solicitors LLP and criminal law specialist) discuss the SRA guidance on sexual misconduct, published on 1^st September 2022. In particular:

• A discussion surrounding the need for this guidance and the shift in cultural attitudes towards sexual misconduct, since #MeToo.
   
• A detailed analysis of the key areas covered in the SRA guidance:
  • When does the threshold for self-reporting apply?
     
  • The SRA’s view on the influence of alcohol on offending and the significance of the motive of offending;
     
  • The complexities surrounding the issue of consent; and
     
  • Guidance from the SRA on sanctions.
     
• What is meant by ‘proximity to practice’ and how does it play out in reality?
   
• The similarities and differences between SRA regulatory investigations and criminal investigations into sexual misconduct allegations, with reference to the Crown Prosecution Service Guidelines.
   
• The practical steps that firms can take in order to mitigate the risk of their individuals committing regulatory breaches.

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If you would like to discuss the SRA sexual misconduct guidance in more detail or have any questions arising from this webinar, please contact Beth Hale (Partner and General Counsel at CM Murray LLP), Corinne Staves (Partner at CM Murray LLP and partnership law specialist) or Andrew Pavlovic (Partner at CM Murray LLP and regulatory/professional discipline specialist).