House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Legal Services Board Review
10 February 2026 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Sarah Sackman Lab Finchley and Golders Green
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At a glance
Key points
- The Legal Services Board is undergoing a review to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.
- Richard Lloyd has been appointed to lead the review of the LSB.
- A call for evidence is issued to gather stakeholder feedback.
Issue summary
The statement announces a review of the Legal Services Board (LSB) to ensure its effectiveness and relevance given recent developments in the legal services sector.
Action requested
The Government has appointed Richard Lloyd to lead the LSB review, which will assess the statutory remit, strategic clarity, governance, accountability, and capabilities of the LSB. A call for evidence is issued to gather stakeholder feedback, with a further announcement expected in Summer 2026.
Key facts
- Legal Services Board (LSB) review announced.
- Richard Lloyd appointed as lead reviewer; Chair of Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
- Last LSB review was conducted in 2017.
- New regulatory objective introduced since last review.
- Rapid increase in lawtech use noted.
- Call for evidence issued: https://consult.justice.gov.uk/digital-communications/legal-services-board-public-bodies-review/
- Further announcement expected Summer 2026.