News
Latest news and updates from the SDT.
Retirement of Millius Palayiwa, Lay Member and Lay Vice-President
Millius Palayiwa, Lay Member of the SDT since 2009, retired on 3 March 2019. Millius was elected Lay Vice-President of the Tribunal by his fellow … Read more
Appointment of Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Lay Vice-President
Stephanie Bown was appointed as Lay Vice-President of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on 3 March 2019 following a competitive election process … Read more
Edward Nally Re-elected For Second Term as President
Edward Nally, Solicitor Member, has been re-elected by the SDT membership to serve as President for a second, and final, term of 3 years following a … Read more
Update on the Outcome of the Tribunal’s Consultation
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) consulted on the making of procedural rules in relation to first instance applications to … Read more
Publication Of Guidance Notes On Sanctions, Other Powers and Appeals
On 12 December 2018 the SDT’s Policy Committee, led by the President of the Tribunal Edward Nally, published the 6th Edition of its Guidance … Read more
Appointment of Clerk and Chief Executive Officer
The Tribunal is delighted to announce the appointment of Geraldine Newbold as Clerk to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and Chief Executive … Read more
Publication of updated Judgment Publication Policy
On 1 October 2018 the SDT’s Policy Committee, led by the President of the Tribunal Edward Nally, published an updated version of the SDT’s … Read more
CONSULTATION ON THE MAKING OF PROCEDURAL RULES IN RELATION TO APPLICATIONS TO THE TRIBUNAL
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) has launched a consultation on the making of procedural rules in relation to first instance … Read more
Jeremy Barnecutt
The President of the Tribunal, Edward Nally, is sorry to announce the death of former President and Solicitor Member Jeremy (Jem) Barnecutt on 5 July … Read more
Retirement of and Appointment of Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Administration Limited Directors
Laurence Gilford (Solicitor Member) and Lesley McMahon-Hathway (Lay Member) are about to conclude their second and final term as Directors of the … Read more
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