News
Latest news and updates from the SDT.
Covid-19: Gate House – update on opening arrangements
In response to the latest Government Covid-19 guidance, we are continuing to predominantly work remotely. However, we can now receive visitors and … 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
Applications
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
Retirement of Lucinda Barnett, Stephen Marquez, Jane Martineau and Patrick Booth
Spring 2021 sees the retirement of four highly respected Tribunal members. Cindy Barnett, Steve Marquez and Jane Martineau all retire in March and … Read more
Operational Plan 2020–2023 – Review of Activities in 2020 and Planned Activities for 2021
In late 2019 the Tribunal published its Strategic and Operational Plans for 2020-2023. At the time the plans were written, we could not have begun to … Read more
Publication Of Guidance Notes On Sanctions, Other Powers and Appeals
On 14 December 2020 the SDT’s Policy Committee, led by the President of the Tribunal Edward Nally, published the 8th Edition of its Guidance … Read more
Lubna Shuja, SDT Deputy Clerk, Appointed As Deputy Vice-President of the Law Society
Lubna has been a highly valued member of the SDT clerking team since May 2007 . Having been elected as Deputy Vice-President of the Law Society on 14 … Read more
Retirement of Jim Astle and Stephen Howe
September sees the retirement of two of the SDT’s Members. Jim Astle, Solicitor Member of the SDT since 2009, retired on 14 September 2020 and … Read more
COVID 19: Hearings in Gate House
Following the closure of the Tribunal’s offices and courtrooms, from 7 September 2020, the majority of our hearings continue to be held … Read more
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