News
Latest news and updates from the SDT.
The SDT notes the recent meeting between the SRA and the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice which has been widely reported.
The SDT notes the LSB position, set out in a press release on 4 August 2023, which states that it is currently undertaking a review of regulators’ … Read more
Appointment of Chief Clerk/Chief Executive Officer
Statement from the President of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, Alison Kellett with respect to the appointment of the new Chief Clerk/Chief … Read more
Referrals to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT)
In July 2022 the Ministry of Justice increased the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s fining powers from £2,000 to £25,000 for solicitors and … Read more
Statement from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) with respect to its tenancy agreement at Gate House, Farringdon Street, London.
Further to public commentary regarding the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) and the leasing agreement at its current premises in Farringdon … Read more
Applications
Launch of new Explanatory Note to Standard Directions, Glossary and template Answer and Statement of Means
We recognise that for those who are not familiar with our processes and terminology it can be harder to ensure that all the requirements of our … Read more
Applications
Memorandum of Understanding
On 6 September 2022, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and its administration company Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Administration Ltd signed a … Read more
Applications
Annual Report 2021
The SDT published its Annual Report for 2021 on 12 August 2022. The Report shows that the SDT received a total of 136 applications in 2021, including… Read more
Applications
Updated Practice Direction in respect of Remote and Hybrid Hearings
The Tribunal is now holding in-person, remote and hybrid hearings. To assist all parties the Tribunal has issued an updated Practice Direction dated… Read more
Applications
Updated Guidance Note on Sanctions
On 15 June 2022 the SDT’s Policy Committee, led by the President of the Tribunal Alison Kellett published the 10th Edition of its Guidance Note on … Read more
Goodbye to Simon Tinkler and Nalini Chavda
Simon Tinkler ceased to be a member of the Tribunal at the end of April 2022 as he has been appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge. Simon had been a … Read more
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