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Latest news and updates from the SDT.
Outcome of the Review of the Tribunal’s Listing Strategy
The Tribunal’s Policy Committee met on 19 April 2022 and carefully considered the 26 questionnaire responses it had received in respect of the … Read more
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Review of the Tribunal’s Listing Strategy
For the last two years the Tribunal has been operating remote hearings with some hybrid hearings being held since September 2020. A hybrid hearing is … Read more
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Guidance Note on Other Powers of the Tribunal – 6th Edition
On 9 March 2022 the SDT’s Policy Committee, led by the President of the Tribunal Alison Kellett, approved for publication the 6th Edition of … Read more
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal announces its new leadership team
Alison Kellett has been appointed as the new President of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (‘SDT’), succeeding the outgoing President, Edward … Read more
SDT Response to SRA Consultation on Financial Penalties
On 9 February 2022 the Tribunal responded to the SRA Consultation on Financial Penalties. The consultation period closed on 11 February 2022. To … Read more
Appointment of Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Administration Ltd Director (Lay)
Rob Slack was appointed as Lay Director of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Administration Ltd on 25 October 2021 following the resignation of the… Read more
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Guidance Note: Health Issues
The Tribunal has published its Guidance Note: Health Issues. This Guidance Note is intended to assist applicants and respondents wishing to raise a … Read more
Appointment of Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Administration Ltd Director (Solicitor) and Re-appointment of Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Administration Ltd Director (Lay)
Bellamy Forde was appointed as Solicitor Director of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Administration Ltd on 4 July 2021 following the retirement … Read more
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Solicitor Vice-President
On 12 May 2021 Alison Banks completed her second and final term as SDT Solicitor Vice-President, a Director of the SDTAL Board and a member of the SDT… Read more
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Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Appointment Protocol 2020
Following consultation, the Master of the Rolls has issued a new Protocol for appointments to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. Following … Read more
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