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Ultimate power lies with Deemsters

Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal review

The Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal says ultimate power lies with the Deemsters, and that's "the right way of doing it".

The Tribunal sat in front of a Tynwald Scrutiny Committee yesterday (Mon 23).

Chairperson Jane Poole Wilson mentioned the idea of 'practicing certificates' for advocates, as a means of monitoring ongoing professional standards.

She asked what sanctions were available to the Tribunal, and whether they were sufficient.

This was the answer:

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