Justice Committee: Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Legal Services Board

Committee hears from witnesses

The Justice Committee will conduct a pre-appointment hearing to examine the candidate for Chair of the Legal Services Board, the regulatory body that oversees legal professionals in England. This is a scrutiny opportunity for MPs to assess the appointee's suitability before the formal appointment is made.

The Legal Services Board regulates barristers, solicitors, and other legal service providers, affecting access to justice and consumer protection across the legal profession. The chair's leadership shapes regulation of around 200,000 legal professionals and influences how the legal system functions, making this appointment a matter of public accountability.