News and Insights
Latest news and updates from the SDT.
News
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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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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… Read more
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Updated working titles within the Tribunal Clerking Team
Effective 1 January 2026, the Tribunal has updated the working titles for its clerking team to better reflect the professional and legal nature … Read more
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SDT Response to open consultation on AML/CTF Supervision Reform
The Tribunal has today submitted its response to HM Treasury’s open consultation on reform of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist … Read more
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Faces of the Tribunal: Ray Dhanowa, Clerk to the Tribunal
Welcome to “Faces of the Tribunal” a new series that introduces you to the people who ensure the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal fulfils its role… Read more
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Statement from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on changes to AML/CTF supervision
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) notes the government’s announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take on supervision … Read more
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Six new Solicitor Members appointed to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal is pleased to announce the appointment of six new solicitor members, with effect from 1 October 2025. The new … Read more
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