England and Wales · Solicitors discipline
When must opposition to an SDT restoration application be notified?
Any person intending to oppose the application. No later than 21 days before the hearing. Serve notice of intention to oppose on the Tribunal and all parties. Complete by 4.30 PM Europe/London on the operative Tribunal date, subject to the actual method and any direction. Rule 17(7) concerns restoration or termination of indefinite suspension under section 47. Giving notice is a gateway to participation. The Tribunal still decides whether to allow the objector to appear, call evidence and make representations. The advertisement is not the counting event. Check the fixed hearing and actual service on each required recipient.
- Period
- No later than 21 days before the hearing.
- Trigger
- The hearing date of the rule 17 application
- Rule
- Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17(7)
Current Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17(7). Rule 17(7) concerns restoration or termination of indefinite suspension under section 47. Giving notice is a gateway to participation. The Tribunal still decides whether to allow the objector to appear, call evidence and make representations.
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When must opposition to an SDT restoration application be notified?
Any person intending to oppose the application. No later than 21 days before the hearing. Serve notice of intention to oppose on the Tribunal and all parties. Complete by 4.30 PM Europe/London on the operative Tribunal date, subject to the actual method and any direction. Rule 17(7) concerns restoration or termination of indefinite suspension under section 47. Giving notice is a gateway to participation. The Tribunal still decides whether to allow the objector to appear, call evidence and make representations. The advertisement is not the counting event. Check the fixed hearing and actual service on each required recipient.
Responsible actor. Any person intending to oppose the application.
The hearing date of the rule 17 application
The advertisement is not the counting event. Check the fixed hearing and actual service on each required recipient.
Rule 17(7) concerns restoration or termination of indefinite suspension under section 47. Giving notice is a gateway to participation. The Tribunal still decides whether to allow the objector to appear, call evidence and make representations.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17(7)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.17(7)What do independently checked examples show?
Fictitious example
Fictitious any person intending to oppose the application. The hearing date of the rule 17 application 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 any person intending to oppose the application. The hearing date of the rule 17 application 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 7, 2026 by 4.30PM Europe/London. Actual instant 2026-10-07T15:30:00.000Z. |
| Example 2. Closed-day boundary | Fictitious any person intending to oppose the application. The hearing date of the rule 17 application on Monday, January 18, 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 any person intending to oppose the application. The hearing date of the rule 17 application on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The ordinary requirement that restoration or indefinite suspension termination application 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 17(7) concerns restoration or termination of indefinite suspension under section 47. Giving notice is a gateway to participation. The Tribunal still decides whether to allow the objector to appear, call evidence and make representations.
- Actual event
- The hearing date of the rule 17 application. Serve notice of intention to oppose on the Tribunal and all parties
- Material qualification
- The advertisement is not the counting event. Check the fixed hearing and actual service on each required recipient.
- 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 17(7) concerns restoration or termination of indefinite suspension under section 47. Giving notice is a gateway to participation. The Tribunal still decides whether to allow the objector to appear, call evidence and make representations.
- The advertisement is not the counting event. Check the fixed hearing and actual service on each required recipient. The selected act is serve notice of intention to oppose on the Tribunal and all parties.
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
When must opposition to an SDT restoration application be notified?
Does the Gazette advertisement start a 21-day clock?
No. Rule 17(7) measures the notice against the hearing date. Rule 17(6) separately requires advertisements.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17(7), r.17(6)Must the notice reach only the Tribunal?
No. The person must serve it on the Tribunal and the parties to the restoration or termination application.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17(7)Can a non-solicitor object?
Rule 17(7) permits any person to give the notice. The Tribunal determines the permitted participation at the hearing.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17(7)Is appearance automatic after notice?
No. The Tribunal may allow the person to appear, call evidence and make representations. The notice does not decide the application.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17(7)Does this apply to a fixed suspension ending normally?
The rule 17 route includes an application to terminate an indefinite suspension. Identify the actual order and requested relief.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17What documents establish the date?
Keep the fixed hearing notice, the opposition notice and proof of service on the Tribunal and every party. Rule 47 governs required act timing.
Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.47Official sources and review
Provisions used (6)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17(7) | 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.17(7); rr.3,45 and47 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17(7), r.17(6) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.17 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Solicitors (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules 2019, r.47 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |