Archive for 2019

A decision of the Tribunal regarding expenses was judicially reviewed by a Respondent. The decision in Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh-v-The Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal is available here. The Tribunal's guidance on expenses has been updated.

On 6 December 2019, the Tribunal considered the responses made to its consultation on the standard of proof. It has decided to keep using the criminal standard of proof (beyond reasonable doubt) in professional misconduct proceedings. The document outlining its...

The Tribunal is pleased to announce the appointment of three new solicitor members – Deborah Lovell, Vincent McGovern and David Dickson. The Chairman and the Tribunal Office would like to take this opportunity to formally welcome them to the Tribunal...

The Tribunal has decided to extend the period for consultation on the Standard of Proof to be applied in professional misconduct proceedings. Responses are now invited before 4pm on 5 July 2019.

Annual Report 2018 According to the latest Annual Report from the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal, the Tribunal heard and made decisions on 33 cases in 2018. There were 25 findings of professional misconduct and no decisions under section 53(1)(b) of...

The Tribunal's consultation on the Standard of Proof has opened. Responses are invited from the public and interested parties by 4pm on 21 June 2019. The consultation paper is available here.