England and Wales · Solicitors discipline
When must the Society send the SDT hearing bundle?
The Society when it is the applicant. No later than 14 days before the hearing, unless otherwise directed. Send five copies of a paginated hearing bundle to the Tribunal. Complete by 4.30 PM Europe/London on the operative Tribunal date, subject to the actual method and any direction. Rule 27(3) supplies the default Society-applicant bundle duty. The first check is the actual directions, which may set a different bundle date or requirements. The default does not apply indiscriminately to every lay applicant. Preserve the operative bundle direction and copy requirements.
- Period
- No later than 14 days before the hearing, unless otherwise directed.
- Trigger
- The listed substantive hearing date
- Rule
- Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3)
Current Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3). Rule 27(3) supplies the default Society-applicant bundle duty. The first check is the actual directions, which may set a different bundle date or requirements.
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When must the Society send the SDT hearing bundle?
The Society when it is the applicant. No later than 14 days before the hearing, unless otherwise directed. Send five copies of a paginated hearing bundle to the Tribunal. Complete by 4.30 PM Europe/London on the operative Tribunal date, subject to the actual method and any direction. Rule 27(3) supplies the default Society-applicant bundle duty. The first check is the actual directions, which may set a different bundle date or requirements. The default does not apply indiscriminately to every lay applicant. Preserve the operative bundle direction and copy requirements.
Responsible actor. The Society when it is the applicant.
The listed substantive hearing date
The default does not apply indiscriminately to every lay applicant. Preserve the operative bundle direction and copy requirements.
Rule 27(3) supplies the default Society-applicant bundle duty. The first check is the actual directions, which may set a different bundle date or requirements.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3)How does this provision count time?
- Count calendar days. Exclude the established event day for an after-event period. For a hearing-based period, subtract the specified number of days from the actual fixed hearing date.
- Rule 47(2) carries an act ending on a non-business day to the next England and Wales business day. Rule 47(1) requires completion by 4.30PM unless directed otherwise, subject to rule 45.
Count calendar days. Exclude the established event day for an after-event period. For a hearing-based period, subtract the specified number of days from the actual fixed hearing date.
Rule 47(2) carries an act ending on a non-business day to the next England and Wales business day. Rule 47(1) requires completion by 4.30 PM unless directed otherwise, subject to rule 45.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3)What do independently checked examples show?
Fictitious example
Fictitious the society when it is the applicant. The listed substantive hearing date on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The applicable ordinary procedural conditions are established. No contrary direction applies.
| Step | What is counted | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Example 1. Ordinary established facts | Fictitious the society when it is the applicant. The listed substantive hearing date on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The applicable ordinary procedural conditions are established. No contrary direction applies. Count calendar days. Exclude the established event day for an after-event period. For a hearing-based period, subtract the specified number of days from the actual fixed hearing date. Rule 47(2) carries an act ending on a non-business day to the next England and Wales business day. Rule 47(1) requires completion by 4.30 PM unless directed otherwise, subject to rule 45. | October 14, 2026 by 4.30PM Europe/London. Actual instant 2026-10-14T15:30:00.000Z. |
| Example 2. Closed-day boundary | Fictitious the society when it is the applicant. The listed substantive hearing date on Monday, January 11, 2027. The applicable ordinary procedural conditions are established. No contrary direction applies. Count calendar days. Exclude the established event day for an after-event period. For a hearing-based period, subtract the specified number of days from the actual fixed hearing date. Rule 47(2) carries an act ending on a non-business day to the next England and Wales business day. Rule 47(1) requires completion by 4.30 PM unless directed otherwise, subject to rule 45. | December 29, 2026 by 4.30PM Europe/London. Actual instant 2026-12-29T16:30:00.000Z. |
| Example 3. Material procedural branch | Fictitious the society when it is the applicant. The listed substantive hearing date on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The ordinary requirement that society applicant is not established. No contrary direction applies. Count calendar days. Exclude the established event day for an after-event period. For a hearing-based period, subtract the specified number of days from the actual fixed hearing date. Rule 47(2) carries an act ending on a non-business day to the next England and Wales business day. Rule 47(1) requires completion by 4.30 PM unless directed otherwise, subject to rule 45. | The actual facts do not establish this selected source procedure. Review the operative branch before computing. |
Fictitious established facts. These examples do not establish eligibility, effective service, relief or a direction.
Try these dates in the calculatorWhich conditions and exceptions apply?
- Applicable procedure
- Rule 27(3) supplies the default Society-applicant bundle duty. The first check is the actual directions, which may set a different bundle date or requirements.
- Actual event
- The listed substantive hearing date. Send five copies of a paginated hearing bundle to the Tribunal
- Material qualification
- The default does not apply indiscriminately to every lay applicant. Preserve the operative bundle direction and copy requirements.
- Counting and completion
- Count calendar days. Exclude the established event day for an after-event period. For a hearing-based period, subtract the specified number of days from the actual fixed hearing date. Rule 47(2) carries an act ending on a non-business day to the next England and Wales business day. Rule 47(1) requires completion by 4.30PM unless directed otherwise, subject to rule 45.
- Rule 27(3) supplies the default Society-applicant bundle duty. The first check is the actual directions, which may set a different bundle date or requirements.
- The default does not apply indiscriminately to every lay applicant. Preserve the operative bundle direction and copy requirements. The selected act is send five copies of a paginated hearing bundle to the Tribunal.
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
When must the Society send the SDT hearing bundle?
Does the default apply to every applicant?
Rule 27(3) specifically applies where the Society is the applicant. Identify the actual applicant and any separate directions.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3)How many copies does the default require?
It requires five copies of a paginated hearing bundle sent to the Tribunal.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3)Can standard directions replace the default?
Yes. Rule 27(3) begins unless otherwise directed. Use the actual Tribunal direction where it sets a different requirement.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3)Is a bundle the same as witness statement service?
No. Rule 28 separately governs sending and serving Statements and their accompanying notices.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.28Can electronic submission silently replace the copies?
Do not assume that it does. Establish the Tribunal’s operative direction or permitted submission arrangements for the required bundle.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3)Does sending on the last day prove compliance?
Keep the actual sending and delivery evidence and apply the appropriate rule 44 method, rule 45 service provision where relevant and rule 47 timing.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.44, r.45, r.47Official sources and review
Provisions used (5)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, rr.3 and 47 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.27(3); rr.3,45 and47 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.28 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.44, r.45, r.47 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |