Application for the making of proposed new Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules
The Tribunal has now submitted its application for the making of its proposed new rules to the Legal Services Board (“LSB”).
The 28-day initial decision period began on 7 May 2019 and will end on 3 June 2019. In certain circumstances the LSB may extend this decision period.
The President of the Tribunal, Edward Nally, is sorry to announce the death of former Vice-President and Lay Member Ged Fisher on 13 April 2019.
Between 16 July and 8 October 2018 the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) consulted on the making of procedural rules in relation to first instance applications to the Tribunal.
CaseLines is coming soon - transforming the way the Tribunal works
The SDT is introducing a secure, cloud based, digital court platform called CaseLines. Parties in a case will be able to upload evidence documents directly into the CaseLines system, thereby eliminating the need for paper hearing bundles.
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 and on the retirement of the previous Lay Vice-President, Millius Palayiwa. Stephanie will serve as SDT Lay Vice-President, a Director of the SDTAL
Retirement of Millius Palayiwa, Lay Member and Lay Vice-President
Millius Palayiwa, Lay Member of the SDT since 2009, retired on 3 March 2019.
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 competitive election process. The term commenced on 3 February 2019 and will expire on 2 February 2022.
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 the Tribunal between 16 July 2018 and 8 October 2018.
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 Note on Sanctions.
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 Officer of Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Administration Limited.