# The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (Increase in Penalty) Order 1990

S.I. 1990/1011 · made 26 April 1990

This order amends section 47(2)(c) of the Solicitors Act 1974 by increasing the maximum penalty which the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal may order a solicitor to pay from £3,000 to £5,000.

Made under: Solicitors Act 1974 (Section 47)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/solicitors-disciplinary-tribunal-increase-in-penalty-order-1990/pdf/uksi_19901011_en.pdf

## Introductory text

LEGAL PROFESSION
Made 26th April 1990
Laid before Parliament 11th May 1990
Coming into force 1st June 1990
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 47(4) of the Solicitors Act 1974 hereby makes the following order:—

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (Increase in Penalty) Order 1990 and shall come into force on 1st June 1990.

## 2 

In section 47(2)(c) of the Solicitors Act 1974 for the figure “£3,000” there shall be substituted the figure “£5,000”.

## Signature

Mackay of Clashfern, C.
26th April 1990

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order.)
This order amends section 47(2)(c) of the Solicitors Act 1974 by increasing the maximum penalty which the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal may order a solicitor to pay from £3,000 to £5,000.

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