Guidance

This page contains downloadable documents.

The information contained on the guidance notes are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. Do not act or refrain from acting upon this information without seeking professional legal advice.

If you require the information contained in these guidance documents in another language or format (for example, hard copy, audio, large print or braille) please contact us by emailing enquiries@ssdt.org.uk or calling us on 01334 659088.

 

General Guidance

An Information Sheet on the Tribunal - please click here.

General information on the the Tribunal.

 

An Information Sheet about Hearings before the Tribunal - please click here.

Guidance about the procedure of when a case is called before the Tribunal.

 

Guidance on Indicative Sanctions - please click here.

 

Guidance Notes for Witnesses - please click here.

Information for witnesses called before the Tribunal by the parties of the case.

 

Guidance for Electronic Productions -  please click here.  

Guidance for parties of a case lodging electronic Productions with the Tribunal. 

 

Guidance on Virtual Tribunals for Parties - please click here.  

 

Guidance on Virtual Tribunals for the Public and Media - please click here. 

 

Information for the Media - please click here. 

Information for the Press and Media attending a Tribunal. 

 

Glossary of Terms - please click here.

Words commonly used within the Tribunal.

 

Guidance for Complaints of Professional Misconduct

Guidance Notes for Respondents - please click here.

Information for Respondents who are a party in a case before the Tribunal.

 

Guidance and Compensation Claim Form for Secondary Complainers - please click here.

Information for Secondary Complainers who have been contacted by a Fiscal for the Law Society and wish to make a compensation claim.

 

Compensation Tariff for Secondary Complainers - please click here. 

Table used by the Tribunal when awarding compensation for inconvenience and distress. This table is not for assessing financial loss. 

 

Flow Chart Procedure on Complaints under Tribunal Rules 2024 - please click here.

Outline of the basic procedure of the Tribunal in relation to Complaints under the Tribunal's 2008 Rules.

 

Guidance for Appeals under Section 42ZA

Note that Appeals lodged before 1 September 2024 are governed by the 2008 Rules. Those appeals were made on Form 4. The guidance and forms for 2008 Rules cases are available in the sidebar.

 

Guidance for Making an Appeal to the Tribunal by a Complainer (2024 rules) - please click here.

Guidance and Form D to use to lodge an appeal with the Tribunal. (Section 42ZA (10) - (12))

 

Guidance for Making an Appeal to the Tribunal by a Solicitor (2024 Rules) - please click here.

Guidance and Form D to use to lodge an appeal with the Tribunal. (Section 42ZA (9))