Last week we announced LAA’s new standards for Designated Sexual Offences. Since then, we’ve received valuable feedback – and we appreciate the time and thought you’ve taken to engage with us.
After careful consideration of this feedback, we have introduced an addendum to the standards, on page 5. This update regarding legacy counsel was in direct response to the comments shared by roster lawyers. It offers an alternative to the original requirement, acknowledging the significant contributions of long-standing roster lawyers. The addendum introduces revised conditions for lawyers who have maintained continuous roster status for the past five years.