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Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
The Tribunal has published its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for 2020–2023, setting out its diversity priorities and objectives for the…
Annual Report 2019
The SDT published its Annual Report for 2019 on 24 July 2020. The Report shows that the SDT received a total of 137 applications in 2019, including 10…
Coronavirus
The Tribunal’s offices and courtrooms at Gate House are currently closed until further notice in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Please do not …
Jacqueline Devonish
Jacqueline Devonish, Solicitor Member of the SDT since August 2006, has resigned with effect from 30 June 2020. In her time at the Tribunal Jacqueline…
Publication of the responses received to the consultation on proposed amendments to the Policy on the Supply of Documents from Tribunal Records to a Non-Party
Following representations the Policy Committee has reconsidered its decision not to publish the responses received in relation to the above …
Response to the Consultation on proposed amendments to the Policy on the Supply of Documents from Tribunal Records to a Non-Party
Between 26 November 2019 and 10 January 2020 the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) consulted on proposed amendments to its Policy …
Publication of Updated Judgment Publication Policy
On 6 May 2020 the SDT’s Policy Committee, led by the President of the Tribunal Edward Nally, published an updated version of the SDT’s Judgment …
The Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Amendment) Rules 2020
Following the making of the Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019 (“SDPR”) it was necessary to amend the SDPR to alter Exit Day to IP …
Practice Direction and User Guidance in respect of Remote Hearings
In response to the current coronavirus outbreak the Tribunal has introduced remote hearings. To assist all parties the Tribunal has issued a Practice …
Retirement of Nicola Lucking and Stuart Hill
March has seen the retirement of two of the SDT’s Members. Nicola Lucking, Solicitor Member of the SDT since 2006, retired on 17 March 2020 and …
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