The applicant sought to prevent disciplinary proceedings against himself on the grounds of the delay of the Council. The rules of procedure required the council to progress as soon as possible, but there had been a delay of 20 months. The council deciding to proceed had acknowledged the mandatory nature of the rule, but the case needed careful consideration and there were wider issues. The issue of the access to the files had not been decisive.
Citations:
Gazette 15-Jun-2000
Statutes:
Licensed Conveyancers Discipline and Appeals Committee (Procedure) Rules Approval Order 1987
Legal Professions
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85204