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We are an independent statutory tribunal that adjudicates upon alleged breaches of the rules and regulations applicable to solicitors and their firms.
Upcoming Hearings
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Respondent: Caroline Mary Harraway
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Latest Judgments
Respondent: Vishal Patel
Outcome: Strike off
Respondent: Paul Lloyd Jones
Outcome: Strike off
Respondent: David Buckle
Outcome: Not Proved/Dismissed
Information about the SDT
The SDT has a duty to maintain the public’s confidence in the reputation of the solicitor profession for honesty, probity, trustworthiness, independence, and integrity.
Latest news
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Statement from the President and Chief Clerk of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
We accept the High Court’s findings in SRA v Hurst and have begun a careful review of Mrs Justice Collins Rice’s observations. Ensuring that we learn from judicial scrutiny is central to maintaining confidence in our processes. Yesterday, our internal Case Assurance Committee commenced a structured, peer‑level examination of the judgment. This…
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Statement from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on Hurst vs SRA High Court Judgment
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal acknowledges the judgment handed down by the High Court in the matter of Ashley Hurst v Solicitors Regulation Authority. We welcome the observations provided by Mrs Justice Collins Rice in relation to the Tribunal’s written judgment in this case and will carefully review the court’s findings…
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SDT Future Voices: Talent in Training at the SDT
The Tribunal was delighted to welcome Ranya Tokatly to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Placement Scheme recently. Ranya is a Solicitor Apprentice at C E Transport Law, where she works on transport matters, supporting the team with legal research, case preparation for public inquiries and criminal cases, and client care, especially…