# The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, Rule 11: Failure to comply with rules, practice directions or tribunal directions

Extent: E+W

(1) An irregularity resulting from a failure to comply with any provision of these Rules, a practice direction or a direction given under these Rules does not of itself render void the appeal or any step taken in the appeal.
(2) If a party has failed to comply with a requirement in these Rules, a practice direction or a direction given under these Rules, the Tribunal may take such action as the Tribunal considers just, which may include—
(a) waiving the requirement;
(b) requiring the failure to be remedied;
(c) exercising its power under rule 12;
(d) otherwise barring or restricting a party’s participation in the appeal.
(3) The Tribunal may not bar or restrict a party’s participation in the appeal under paragraph (2)(d) without first giving the party an opportunity to make representations in relation to the proposed action.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2346/rule/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/solicitors-disciplinary-tribunal-appeals-and-amendment-rules-2011/rule-11
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