The court considered the disciplinary duties of the Law Society: ‘The object of the provision is disciplinary. It is to assist in maintaining the standards to be achieved by solicitors and to provide sanctions in terms of costs and payment if the proper standards are not reached. It is the quality of the service . … Continue reading Regina v Solicitors’ Complaints Bureau, ex parte Singh and Chowdury: Admn 1995

The client complained that he should have been advised to apply for legal aid and otherwise. The solicitor now appealed a disciplinary finding against her. Held: The court considered the purpose of Schedule 1A of the 1974 Act: ‘it is arguable that the primary purpose is to redress shoddy service and to provide a rough … Continue reading Regina v Law Society ex parte Shuttari: CA 25 Nov 1996