Commentary on Sections

Part 2 – Conduct Complaints: Other Matters

Section 53: Unsatisfactory professional conduct: solicitors
Section 42ZB of the 1980 Act

107.This new section requires the Council to monitor compliance with directions issued by it. When a direction is made by the Council or varied/ confirmed by the court or Tribunal, the Council must request from the solicitor an explanation of the steps which he or she has taken to comply with the direction. The solicitor must respond to the Council within 21 days of the date specified in notice. The request will however be suspended for the duration of any appeal by the solicitor or the complainer.