England and Wales · Solicitors discipline
When must a section 44E appeal reach the SDT?
The person appealing the relevant SRA disciplinary decision. 28 days beginning with written notification. Send or deliver the notice of appeal so the Tribunal receives it, with the required documents and copies. Complete by 4.30 PM Europe/London on the operative Tribunal date, subject to the actual method and any direction. The 2011 Appeals Rules govern this appeal against the disciplinary action identified in section 44 E. The notification day is the first day of the period. Dispatch alone does not satisfy the Tribunal-receipt requirement. Identify the appealable decision and the actual written notification. The Tribunal’s time powers and any granted direction must be considered separately.
- Period
- 28 days beginning with written notification.
- Trigger
- The date the appellant was notified in writing under section 44D(4)
- Rule
- Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3)
Current Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3). The 2011 Appeals Rules govern this appeal against the disciplinary action identified in section 44 E. The notification day is the first day of the period. Dispatch alone does not satisfy the Tribunal-receipt requirement.
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When must a section 44E appeal reach the SDT?
The person appealing the relevant SRA disciplinary decision. 28 days beginning with written notification. Send or deliver the notice of appeal so the Tribunal receives it, with the required documents and copies. Complete by 4.30 PM Europe/London on the operative Tribunal date, subject to the actual method and any direction. The 2011 Appeals Rules govern this appeal against the disciplinary action identified in section 44 E. The notification day is the first day of the period. Dispatch alone does not satisfy the Tribunal-receipt requirement. Identify the appealable decision and the actual written notification. The Tribunal’s time powers and any granted direction must be considered separately.
Responsible actor. The person appealing the relevant SRA disciplinary decision.
The date the appellant was notified in writing under section 44D(4)
Identify the appealable decision and the actual written notification. The Tribunal’s time powers and any granted direction must be considered separately.
The 2011 Appeals Rules govern this appeal against the disciplinary action identified in section 44 E. The notification day is the first day of the period. Dispatch alone does not satisfy the Tribunal-receipt requirement.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3)How does this provision count time?
- A period beginning with the event includes that date as day one. Subtract the specified number of calendar days for a hearing-based period.
- Rule 27 requires completion by 4.30PM and permits the next working day for a non-working endpoint. Scotland-only or Northern Ireland-only holiday endpoints require separate geographical review.
A period beginning with the event includes that date as day one. Subtract the specified number of calendar days for a hearing-based period.
Rule 27 requires completion by 4.30 PM and permits the next working day for a non-working endpoint. Scotland-only or Northern Ireland-only holiday endpoints require separate geographical review.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3)What do independently checked examples show?
Fictitious example
Fictitious the person appealing the relevant sra disciplinary decision. The date the appellant was notified in writing under section 44 D(4) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The applicable ordinary procedural conditions are established. No contrary direction applies.
| Step | What is counted | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Example 1. Ordinary established facts | Fictitious the person appealing the relevant sra disciplinary decision. The date the appellant was notified in writing under section 44 D(4) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The applicable ordinary procedural conditions are established. No contrary direction applies. A period beginning with the event includes that date as day one. Subtract the specified number of calendar days for a hearing-based period. Rule 27 requires completion by 4.30 PM and permits the next working day for a non-working endpoint. Scotland-only or Northern Ireland-only holiday endpoints require separate geographical review. | November 9, 2026 by 4.30PM Europe/London. Actual instant 2026-11-09T16:30:00.000Z. |
| Example 2. Closed-day boundary | Fictitious the person appealing the relevant sra disciplinary decision. The date the appellant was notified in writing under section 44 D(4) on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The applicable ordinary procedural conditions are established. No contrary direction applies. A period beginning with the event includes that date as day one. Subtract the specified number of calendar days for a hearing-based period. Rule 27 requires completion by 4.30 PM and permits the next working day for a non-working endpoint. Scotland-only or Northern Ireland-only holiday endpoints require separate geographical review. | December 29, 2026 by 4.30PM Europe/London. Actual instant 2026-12-29T16:30:00.000Z. |
| Example 3. Material procedural branch | Fictitious the person appealing the relevant sra disciplinary decision. The date the appellant was notified in writing under section 44 D(4) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The ordinary requirement that actual section44 e appeal right is not established. No contrary direction applies. A period beginning with the event includes that date as day one. Subtract the specified number of calendar days for a hearing-based period. Rule 27 requires completion by 4.30 PM and permits the next working day for a non-working endpoint. Scotland-only or Northern Ireland-only holiday endpoints require separate geographical review. | 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
- The 2011 Appeals Rules govern this appeal against the disciplinary action identified in section 44E. The notification day is the first day of the period. Dispatch alone does not satisfy the Tribunal-receipt requirement.
- Actual event
- The date the appellant was notified in writing under section 44D(4). Send or deliver the notice of appeal so the Tribunal receives it, with the required documents and copies
- Material qualification
- Identify the appealable decision and the actual written notification. The Tribunal’s time powers and any granted direction must be considered separately.
- Counting and completion
- A period beginning with the event includes that date as day one. Subtract the specified number of calendar days for a hearing-based period. Rule 27 requires completion by 4.30PM and permits the next working day for a non-working endpoint. Scotland-only or Northern Ireland-only holiday endpoints require separate geographical review.
- The 2011 Appeals Rules govern this appeal against the disciplinary action identified in section 44 E. The notification day is the first day of the period. Dispatch alone does not satisfy the Tribunal-receipt requirement.
- Identify the appealable decision and the actual written notification. The Tribunal’s time powers and any granted direction must be considered separately. The selected act is send or deliver the notice of appeal so the Tribunal receives it, with the required documents and copies.
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
When must a section 44E appeal reach the SDT?
Is this an appeal from an SDT judgment?
No. It challenges the specified SRA decision in the SDT. An appeal from the SDT to the High Court has a separate source and period.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3)Does the written notification day count?
Yes. Rule 6(3) says beginning with the date of written notification. Do not add 28 whole days after that date.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3)Must the Tribunal receive the notice in time?
Yes. The notice must be sent or delivered so that it is received by the Tribunal within the stated period.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3)What documents accompany it?
Rule 6(5) requires the written decision and reasons the appellant has or can reasonably obtain. Rule 6(4) specifies the notice’s contents.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(5), r.6(4)Who else receives copies?
Rule 6(6) requires three additional copies for the Tribunal. Rule 6(7) requires a copy and accompanying documents to the respondent at the same time.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(6), r.6(7)Does requesting an SRA review stop this appeal clock?
Do not assume that it does. Establish the operative appeal decision, notification and any Tribunal direction or applicable statutory provision.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3)Official sources and review
Provisions used (5)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| 2011 Appeals Rules, r.27 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(3); r.27 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(5), r.6(4) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, r.6(6), r.6(7) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |