Powers and costs in the SDT
The powers of the SDT are set out in section 47 of the Solicitors Act 1974 (as amended) and provide that, except in the case of applications under sections 42 and 43 of the Act, the Tribunal “shall have power to make such order as it may think fit,”
Applications, hearings and findings at the SDT
An application to the SDT will be made in the form specified by the rules. The application will be lodged with the Clerk to the Tribunal who will determine whether or not there is a prima facie case to answer.
Referrals to the SDT
Most referrals to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) come from the Solicitors Regulation Authority, although this is by no means the only route by which a matter may be referred and it is open to anyone to make an application.
Introduction to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal was established to adjudicate upon breaches of the rules of professional conduct by solicitors, registered foreign lawyers and those who are employees of solicitors and to hear applications for restoration to the roll.
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under SRA Numbers 383076 and 52683 respectively.
Please note that all advice, guidance, representation and assistance, legal or otherwise, is provided either by those firms or by appropriate referral to other suitably qualified persons.
No advice, guidance, assistance, representation or other support is provided by or in the name of the Lawyers Defence Group.
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