News and Insights

Today we publish our Key Performance Measurements Report for 2025, a year that demonstrated the rigour and resilience of the Tribunal’s processes. … Read more

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

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

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal acknowledges the judgment handed down by the High Court in the matter of Ashley Hurst v Solicitors Regulation … Read more

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) notes the government’s announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take on supervision … Read more

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

New Chief Clerk and COO appointments to support The SDT’s strategic direction The Board is pleased to announce an update to the … Read more

We are seeking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director to support the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal as it enters its next chapter. This is a … Read more

The Tribunal is saddened to hear of the passing of Timothy Dutton CBE, KC who, over the years, appeared in many significant cases at the Tribunal. He … Read more

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal today announces that, Deborah Baljit will be stepping down as Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer on 4 April … Read more