§ discipline

Comparative analytics

Cross-jurisdiction patterns from 3,080 machine-extracted decision findings (1,469 with an express dishonesty finding). Sanction figures are extracted from the decisions and verified verbatim against the source; treat as research signal, not legal advice.

How breach of each duty is sanctioned

For decisions found to breach each duty: how many, average suspension & fine, and how often dishonesty was also found.

Duty breachedCasesAvg suspension (mo)Avg fineDishonesty
No improper use of client money1,215 21.7 47,624 721
No conflict between current clients1,081 17.7 142,859 571
Uphold public trust in the profession773 15.5 179,079 385
Accounting records, reconciliation and reports596 23.6 14,377 302
Non-discriminatory acceptance and cab-rank430 18.8 32,362 278
Integrity410 14.1 29,379 286
No taking unfair advantage402 11.4 62,530 251
No improper communication with the court402 23.0 26,200 171
Prompt accounting and return of money382 29.4 12,866 199
Proper basis for allegations373 28.2 29,610 269
No baseless or threatened misconduct report293 12.9 119,635 105
Honesty290 19.2 5,944 260
Good faith and courtesy to colleagues284 11.5 163,957 151
Handle inadvertently received material282 18.3 26,692 148
Not mislead third parties or opponents267 27.0 8,834 182
Act in the client's best interests262 20.8 29,299 182
No improper solicitation or touting252 21.5 28,333 135
Not misrepresent regulated status223 15.5 54,248 109
Honour professional undertakings200 15.0 7,083 93
Not mislead the court181 15.9 79,242 105
Report serious misconduct of others180 19.1 32,374 72
Diligence and timeliness148 32.9 17,955 75
Hold a current practising certificate136 23.3 30,338 55
Cooperate openly with regulators125 14.5 8,048 88
Advise on alternatives, settlement and outcome107 42.2 13,333 45
Keep client informed and respond promptly93 6.0 137,292 30
Professional indemnity insurance91 19.5 2,778 41
Firm governance, systems and compliance88 19.5 60,522 49
Self-report to the regulator81 37.1 22,113 36
Supervise staff and delegated work75 18.4 8,250 28

Strike-off rate by duty & jurisdiction

Of cases engaging a duty (≥5 in that jurisdiction), the share resulting in strike-off / removal.

JurisdictionDutyCasesStrike-off %
EWHonesty1,75270.9%
EWAccounting records, reconciliation and reports1,09976.4%
EWIntegrity48964.2%
EWProfessional indemnity insurance40156.9%
EWHold a current practising certificate39360.1%
EWAct in the client's best interests39259.4%
EWDiligence and timeliness35852.8%
EWKeep client informed and respond promptly35752.1%
EWUphold public trust in the profession33251.2%
EWHonour professional undertakings33057.6%
EWSelf-report to the regulator32452.2%
EWFirm governance, systems and compliance31765.9%
EWClient-care and engagement terms31055.8%
EWCooperate openly with regulators30453.0%
EWNo improper use of client money30375.9%
EWProfessional independence29956.2%
EWNo unlawful discrimination or harassment27845.7%
EWComplaints procedure and handling27749.5%
EWOverriding duty to the court27750.9%
EWComply with and respect court orders27352.0%
EWNot mislead the court26648.5%
EWNo improper benefit, loan or bequest26255.7%
EWPersonal probity and fitness to practise25847.7%
EWNo bribery or improper gifts25549.0%
EWDisclose material information to client24951.8%

Where dishonesty was found — the outcome

JurisdictionSanctionCases
EWStrike Off1,176
EWOther104
JMStrike Off40
SCOStrike Off40
EWSuspension26
EWConditions20
EWRestoration Refused15
CA-BCOther14
JMOther7
JMSuspension5
JMNone4
EWDismissed4
SCORestoration Refused2
JMFine2
SCOOther2
EWFine2
SCODismissed1
CA-BCSuspension1
SCOSuspension1
AU-NTSuspension1