Solicitors Act 1974: Primary legislation governing the regulation of solicitors and legal practice in England and Wales
Legal Services Act 2007: Framework legislation for the regulation of legal services in England and Wales, including the provision of pro bono services
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights that may apply to pro bono clients as service recipients
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how client data must be handled and protected
SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors 2019: Professional conduct rules for individual solicitors, including obligations when providing pro bono services
SRA Code of Conduct for Firms 2019: Professional conduct rules for law firms, including requirements for pro bono practice
SRA Standards and Regulations: Comprehensive regulatory framework governing solicitors' professional practice and standards
Law Society Pro Bono Protocol: Best practice guidelines for the provision of pro bono legal services
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring client due diligence and anti-money laundering measures, applicable even in pro bono work
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering and proceeds of crime that must be considered in client acceptance
Law Society Practice Notes on Pro Bono Work: Practical guidance from the Law Society on managing pro bono engagements
SRA Guidance on Pro Bono Legal Work: Regulatory guidance specific to conducting pro bono work in compliance with professional obligations
