These barristers have asked us to publish the fact that the disciplinary procedures against them did not result in a finding of professional misconduct.
Called to the bar by Middle Temple, October 2006
Charged with;
Two charges of professional misconduct under paragraph 301(a)(i) of the Code of Conduct of the Bar of England and Wales (8th Edition) - Engaging in conduct that is dishonest or otherwise discreditable to a barrister. One charge dismissed and one charge withdrawn
One charge of professional misconduct under paragraph 301(a)(iii) of the Code of Conduct of the Bar of England and Wales (8th Edition) - Engaging in conduct that is likely to bring the profession into disrepute.Charge dismissed
Date of dismissal: 31 January 2012
Called to the bar by Gray's Inn, July 1979
Charged with:
One charge of professional misconduct contrary to Core Duty 1 and rC 7.3 of the Code of Conduct of the Bar of England and Wales (9th Edition) - failing to observe your duty to the court in the administration of justice, making allegations of bad faith without reasonable grounds to do so. Charge dismissed.
One charge of professional misconduct contrary to Core Duty 3 and rC 7.3 of the Code of Conduct of the Bar of England and Wales (9th Edition) – failing to act with integrity, making allegations of bad faith without reasonable grounds to do so. Charge dismissed.
One charge of professional misconduct contrary to Core Duty 5 and rC 7.3 of the Code of Conduct of the Bar of England and Wales (9th Edition) – acting in a manner likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public places in you or the profession, making allegations of bad faith without reasonable grounds to do so. Charge dismissed.
Date of dismissal: 21 August 2020
The Tribunal's ruling can be found here.
