Different Types of Hearings
A procedural hearing is a short hearing to ascertain whether or not the facts in the case are in dispute, what evidence will be required and whether there are any preliminary issues to be decided before a full hearing can be fixed.
If legal matters are raised, it may be that a preliminary hearing/debate is required to deal with issues such as competency, relevancy, delay or Human Rights.
A full hearing (also referred to as a substantive hearing) is fixed in most cases. Evidence may be led or the case can be dealt with by submissions.
A compensation hearing is fixed when professional misconduct has been established against a solicitor and the secondary complainer has lodged a claim for compensation.
Upcoming Events
This section contains information about forthcoming Tribunal Hearings and events organised by the Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal.
For Virtual Hearings - please email the Tribunal Office if you would like joining information. Please also refer to the guidance for the public and media which is on the guidance page.
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11:00 AM
Venue
Virtual Tribunal on Zoom
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N/A, Virtual Event
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11:15 AM
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Virtual Tribunal on Zoom
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12:00 PM
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Virtual Tribunal on Zoom
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N/A, Virtual Event
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10:00 AM
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Virtual Tribunal on Zoom
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N/A, Virtual Event
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10:00 AM
Venue
Virtual Tribunal on Zoom
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N/A, Virtual Event
Date
11:00 AM
Venue
Virtual Tribunal on Zoom
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N/A, Virtual Event
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12:00 PM
Venue
Virtual Tribunal on Zoom
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N/A, Virtual Event
Date
10:00 AM
Event
Hearing: Law Society-v-Andrew Ormiston
Members of the public who wish to attend this hearing should register with the Tribunal Office by email by 5pm on19 January 2024. Please contact enquiries@ssdt.org.uk to arrange.
Venue
The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Address
22-26 George Street
Edinburgh