# Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal: Independent\. Impartial\. Transparent\.

> 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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## Pages
- [Orders made under Rule 34/35 SDPR 2019](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearings/orders-made-under-rule-34-35-sdpr-2019/)
- [Careers](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/careers/)
- [Student Placement Scheme](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/careers/student-placement-scheme/): Our cases are likely to require consideration of significant public protection and wider professional reputational issues\.
- [Executive Team](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/about-us/executive-team/): Team members work together closely, to administer cases so as to bring them to a hearing efficiently, effectively and expeditiously\.
- [Advertisements](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/applications/advertisements/)

## Posts
- [2025 Key Performance Measurements: Reflections from Ray Dhanowa, Clerk to the Tribunal](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/2025-key-performance-measurements-reflections-from-ray-dhanowa-clerk-to-the-tribunal/)
- [Publication of New Policies and Guidance](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/publication-of-new-policies-and-guidance/)
- [Faces of the Tribunal: Tracey Homewood, PA to the Legal Advisers](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faces-of-the-tribunal-tracey-homewood-pa-to-the-legal-advisers/)
- [Statement from the President and Chief Clerk of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/statement-from-the-president-and-chief-clerk-of-the-solicitors-disciplinary-tribunal/)
- [Statement from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on Hurst vs SRA High Court Judgment](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/statement-from-the-solicitors-disciplinary-tribunal-on-hurst-vs-sra-high-court-judgment/)

## Cases
- [12825](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12825/)
- [12934](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12934/)
- [12904](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12904/)
- [12871](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12871/)
- [12849](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12849/)

## FAQs
- [Can I find out whether a solicitor has ever appeared before the SDT?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/can-i-find-out-whether-a-solicitor-has-ever-appeared-as-a-respondent-before-the-sdt/)
- [How do I appeal against a substantive decision of the Tribunal?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/how-do-i-appeal-against-a-substantive-decision-of-the-tribunal/)
- [What are the opening times of the Tribunal?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/what-are-the-opening-times-of-the-tribunal/): The Tribunal's offices are open from 9\.00am\-5\.00pm\.  Some hearings may be held remotely, and will usually start at either 9\.30 or 10\.00am, but please check forthcoming hearings for specific details\.
- [Do I have to inform the Tribunal about my appeal to the Administrative Court?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/do-i-have-to-tell-the-tribunal-about-my-appeal-to-the-high-court/)
- [As a Lay Applicant, can I challenge a decision not to certify that there is a case to answer?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/can-i-challenge-a-decision-not-to-certify-that-there-is-a-case-to-answer/)

## Hearings
- [Friday 14 August 2026 to Friday 14 August 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/friday-14-august-2026-to-friday-14-august-2026/)
- [Monday 7 September 2026 to Wednesday 9 September 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/monday-7-september-2026-to-wednesday-9-september-2026/)
- [Tuesday 11 August 2026 to Tuesday 11 August 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/tuesday-11-august-2026-to-tuesday-11-august-2026/)
- [Wednesday 19 August 2026 to Wednesday 19 August 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/wednesday-19-august-2026-to-wednesday-19-august-2026/)
- [Tuesday 11 August 2026 to Wednesday 12 August 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/tuesday-11-august-2026-to-wednesday-12-august-2026/)

## Resources
- [Publication and Display of Orders \- Rule 34/35 SDPR 2019](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/publication-and-display-of-orders-rule-34-35-sdpr-2019/)
- [Managing Information Requests](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/managing-information-requests/)
- [Foreign Evidence: Position following FCDO Clarification](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/foreign-evidence-position-following-fcdo-clarification/)
- [Circulation of Draft Judgments](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/circulation-of-draft-judgments/)
- [Appeals \- Time Limits](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/appeals-time-limits/)

## Person Categories
- [Solicitor Members](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/person-category/solicitor-members/)
- [Lay Members](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/person-category/lay-members/)

## Optional
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