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Latest news
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Publication of New Policies and Guidance
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has published a set of new and updated policies, guidance notes, and an amended practice direction on Monday, 9 March 2026. Updates cover anonymity and non-publication rules, publication of orders, circulation of draft judgments, managing information requests, appeal time limits, and evidence from overseas witnesses. The…
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Faces of the Tribunal: Tracey Homewood, PA to the Legal Advisers
For this edition of Faces of the Tribunal we are pleased to introduce Tracey Homewood, PA to the Legal Advisers. Tracey supports the legal advisers and members at the Tribunal with a range of administrative tasks. Additionally, she oversees the professional and efficient running of the SDT’s courtrooms and public spaces.…
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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…