The Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019

Amendments to the 2011 Appeals RulesE+W

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

49.  The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011(1) are amended as follows—

(a)In rule 2 (interpretation)—

(i)for the definition of “the 2007 rules” substitute the following definition—

“the 2019 rules” means the Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019;

(ii)In the definition of “clerk”, for “the 2007 rules” substitute “the 2019 rules”;

(b)In rule 5(1) for the words “listed in rule 3(11) of the 2007 Rules” substitute “listed in rule 8(6) of the Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019”;

(c)In rule 5(2) for the words “rule 3(11) of the 2007 Rules” substitute “rule 8(6) of the Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019”;

(d)In rule 27(1) for “5pm” substitute “4.30p.m.”.

Commencement Information

I1Rule 49 in force at 25.11.2019, see rule 1