§ 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 report292 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 regulators124 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 regulator80 37.1 22,113 35
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 %
EWHonesty1,73671.5%
EWUphold public trust in the profession1,14368.6%
EWNo improper use of client money1,01475.9%
EWPersonal probity and fitness to practise95968.0%
EWNo conflict between current clients87072.0%
EWNo bribery or improper gifts85675.4%
EWIntegrity84671.0%
EWNo unlawful discrimination or harassment75475.2%
EWAccounting records, reconciliation and reports64873.0%
EWAct in the client's best interests56673.7%
EWNon-discriminatory acceptance and cab-rank42377.3%
EWPrompt accounting and return of money39274.0%
EWAdvise objectively, not a mere conduit36770.6%
EWProper basis for allegations36169.0%
EWNo taking unfair advantage35773.1%
EWNot mislead third parties or opponents32477.2%
EWNo improper communication with the court31568.9%
EWHold a current practising certificate28774.9%
EWOverriding duty to the court28276.6%
EWNot mislead the court26366.2%
EWServe justice and improve the law25576.9%
EWNo improper solicitation or touting24973.5%
EWCooperate openly with regulators23763.3%
EWHandle inadvertently received material23471.4%
EWHonour professional undertakings22567.1%

Where dishonesty was found — the outcome

JurisdictionSanctionCases
EWStrike Off1,176
EWOther104
JMStrike Off40
SCOStrike Off40
EWSuspension26
EWConditions20
EWRestoration Refused15
CA-BCOther14
JMOther7
JMSuspension5
JMNo Order4
EWDismissed4
SCOOther2
EWFine2
JMFine2
SCORestoration Refused2
SCODismissed1
CA-BCSuspension1
SCOSuspension1
AU-NTSuspension1