The applicant had been called to the bar. He had represented that he had no criminal convictions and had three degrees . It was later suggested that neither representation was true. After failing to respond to enquiries, he was notified that a disciplinary hearing would take place. The hearing went ahead in his absence and he was disbarred. He now appealed saying that the hearing should have been adjourned to allow his attendance.
Held: The appeal succeeded. The committee should have allowed further opportunity for the claimant to make his case.
Fulford LJ, Stewart J
[2014] EWHC 2681 (Admin)
Bailii
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Jones (Anthony William) HL 20-Feb-2002
The defendant absconded, and did not appear for his trial despite several listings. The trial proceeded in his absence entirely. After arrest, he appealed, saying that he had not had a fair trial.
Held: It was not suggested that he did not . .
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Updated: 18 December 2021; Ref: scu.535535