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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.

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Respondent: Ashley Simon Hurst

Outcome: Fine

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Outcome: Strike off

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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.

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Latest news

  • The SDT announces the resignation of Deborah Baljit as Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer

    The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal today announces that, Deborah Baljit will be stepping down as Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer on 4 April 2025 to pursue new opportunities. Deborah joined the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in January 2019 as Deputy Clerk, before being appointed Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer in…

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  • Outcome of SDT Election – Lay Vice-President

    The SDT is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Pygram as Lay Vice-President, effective from 3 March 2025.​ Anthony joined the Tribunal in June 2022. He brings over 20 years of experience in economic and professional regulation. Anthony is also a member of the Committee on Fuel Poverty, a Lay…

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  • Review to SDT Policies

    New policy – Public & Private Hearings   This is a new policy which sets out the key principles the Tribunal will follow when deciding to hold hearings, or parts of hearings, in private. The policy provides a framework to balance open justice with protecting individual rights and ensuring a…

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