# Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal: Independent\. Impartial\. Transparent\.

> We are an independent statutory tribunal that adjudicates upon alleged breaches of the rules and regulations applicable to solicitors and their firms\.

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## Pages
- [Orders made under Rule 34/35 SDPR 2019](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearings/orders-made-under-rule-34-35-sdpr-2019/)
- [Guidance and Policies](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resources/)
- [Contact us](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/contact-us/)
- [Applications in respect of Solicitors](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/applications/applications-in-respect-of-solicitors/): The majority of applications are made on behalf of the Law Society\.
- [Applications](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/applications/): We hear and determine applications in respect of solicitors concerning allegations of professional misconduct or breaches of the Rules, Regulations and/or Code relating to professional practice\.

## Posts
- [2025 Key Performance Measurements: Reflections from Ray Dhanowa, Clerk to the Tribunal](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/2025-key-performance-measurements-reflections-from-ray-dhanowa-clerk-to-the-tribunal/)
- [Publication of New Policies and Guidance](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/publication-of-new-policies-and-guidance/)
- [Faces of the Tribunal: Tracey Homewood, PA to the Legal Advisers](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faces-of-the-tribunal-tracey-homewood-pa-to-the-legal-advisers/)
- [Statement from the President and Chief Clerk of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/statement-from-the-president-and-chief-clerk-of-the-solicitors-disciplinary-tribunal/)
- [Statement from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on Hurst vs SRA High Court Judgment](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/statement-from-the-solicitors-disciplinary-tribunal-on-hurst-vs-sra-high-court-judgment/)

## Cases
- [12840](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12840/)
- [12961](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12961/)
- [12965](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12965/)
- [12815](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12815/)
- [12958](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/case/12958/)

## FAQs
- [Can I find out whether a solicitor has ever appeared before the SDT?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/can-i-find-out-whether-a-solicitor-has-ever-appeared-as-a-respondent-before-the-sdt/)
- [How do I appeal against a substantive decision of the Tribunal?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/how-do-i-appeal-against-a-substantive-decision-of-the-tribunal/)
- [What are the opening times of the Tribunal?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/what-are-the-opening-times-of-the-tribunal/): The Tribunal's offices are open from 9\.00am\-5\.00pm\.  Some hearings may be held remotely, and will usually start at either 9\.30 or 10\.00am, but please check forthcoming hearings for specific details\.
- [Do I have to inform the Tribunal about my appeal to the Administrative Court?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/do-i-have-to-tell-the-tribunal-about-my-appeal-to-the-high-court/)
- [As a Lay Applicant, can I challenge a decision not to certify that there is a case to answer?](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/faq/can-i-challenge-a-decision-not-to-certify-that-there-is-a-case-to-answer/)

## Hearings
- [Monday 16 November 2026 to Monday 16 November 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/monday-16-november-2026-to-monday-16-november-2026/)
- [Wednesday 11 November 2026 to Wednesday 11 November 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/wednesday-11-november-2026-to-wednesday-11-november-2026-2/)
- [Thursday 12 November 2026 to Thursday 12 November 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/thursday-12-november-2026-to-thursday-12-november-2026/)
- [Monday 9 November 2026 to Wednesday 11 November 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/monday-9-november-2026-to-wednesday-11-november-2026/)
- [Wednesday 11 November 2026 to Wednesday 11 November 2026](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/hearing/wednesday-11-november-2026-to-wednesday-11-november-2026/)

## Resources
- [Guidance Note for Lay Applicants](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/guidance-note-for-lay-applicants/): This guide has been written to assist lay applicants who refer applications directly to the Tribunal in respect of solicitors, registered foreign lawyers, registered European lawyers and recognised bodies\.   
- [Tenure of Office \(Retirement\) Policy](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/tenure-of-office-retirement-policy/)
- [Explanatory Note to Standard Directions and Glossary](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/explanatory-note-to-standard-directions-and-glossary/)
- [Lay Applicant Application Form](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/lay-applicant-application-form/)
- [External Privacy Notice](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/resource/external-privacy-notice/)

## Person Categories
- [Solicitor Members](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/person-category/solicitor-members/)
- [Lay Members](https://solicitorstribunal.org.uk/person-category/lay-members/)

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