[44D Disciplinary powers of the Society]
Solicitors Act 1974 (1974 c 47) | Legislation

[Disciplinary powers of the Society]

[44D  Disciplinary powers of the Society]

[(1)     This section applies where the Society is satisfied—

(a)     that a solicitor or an employee of a solicitor has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or by virtue of this Act or any rules made by the Society, or

(b)     that there has been professional misconduct by a solicitor.

(2)     The Society may do one or both of the following—

(a)     give the person a written rebuke;

(b)     direct the person to pay a penalty not exceeding [£25,000].

[(2A)     In a case where this subsection applies, subsection (2)(b) has effect as if the words after “penalty” (which set a limit on the amount of the penalty a person may be directed to pay) were omitted.

(2B)     Subsection (2A) applies where the Society takes action against a person under subsection (2)(b)—

(a)     for failure to comply with a requirement or rule referred

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