Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

Download or read book Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal written by Nigel West and published by The Law Society. This book was released on 2016-02-18 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has the power to strike off a solicitor from the roll, suspend a solicitor from practice, fine or reprimand a solicitor or make such other order as it thinks fit. Whilst over 90% of all cases brought before the SDT are brought by the SRA, it is open to anyone to bring a matter before it.This book provides a unique step-by-step guide to the law and practice of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, from the issue of proceedings through to appeal. Its practical approach will help anyone who wishes to avoid the common pitfalls faced by unfamiliar users of the Tribunal.It is the only comprehensive book available on SDT proceedings and it contains all the leading cases on Tribunal proceedings, many of which are not available on the internet, in one handy volume.