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The Secretary of State has announced a 1 year extension to John Thornhill OBE’s tenure as Chair of the Lay Observers’ National Council.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Lay Observer was responsible for investigating allegations made by the public regarding the Law Society’s treatment of complaints against the conduct of solicitors.
This document contains the following information: Eighth report of the lay observer 1982.
The Lay Observer was responsible for investigating allegations made by the public regarding the Law Society's treatment of complaints against the conduct of solicitors.
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