Harjit Kaur Sangha

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

The Respondent, a solicitor admitted in 1992, was convicted at Northampton Crown Court of perverting the course of justice by providing a false alibi for her nephew, and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment. The Tribunal found the allegation of conduct unbefitting a solicitor substantiated (uncontested). Although the conviction involved deliberately misleading police, the Tribunal did not make an express finding of dishonesty in its reasons. She was struck off the Roll and ordered to pay costs of £1,111.00.

Duties found breached:

• Cease acting on client perjury or disobedience

Aggravating factors:

• Serious criminal conviction on indictment
• Provided a false alibi that halted a police investigation into a grievous bodily harm assault
• Not an entirely spur of the moment decision per sentencing remarks

Mitigating factors:

• Recognised professional position early and invited Law Society to commence strike-off procedure
• Strong personal and professional references; highly regarded, hard-working solicitor
• Charitable work and good character
• Reduced financial circumstances
• Conducted herself with dignity at hearing