In the wake of several sexual harassment scandals that have rocked the legal profession, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the independent regulatory body that regulates solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, has warned law firms not to use nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent the reporting of professional misconduct.

The SRA issued a warning notice on Monday reminding firms that any potential professional misconduct by a person or firm should be reported to the regulator, including sexual harassment or misconduct.

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