26 April 2012
Chaudery v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2012] EWHC 372 (Admin), [2012] All ER (D) 86 (Apr)
Case law made it clear that the question of dishonesty of a solicitor was an important matter to be investigated and determined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The same approach applied to those seeking admission as to those who had already been admitted. Offences of dishonesty were correctly regarded as of the greatest importance. The reputation of the profession relied upon the honesty and good faith of its members. In cases of proven dishonesty, the solicitor would almost always be struck off, however strong the personal mitigation.
