On 23/05/2013,
you requested for the version in force on 23/05/2013
incorporating all amendments published on or before 23/05/2013.
The closest version currently available is that of 31/12/2001.
93.
—(1) After hearing and investigating any matter referred to it, a Disciplinary Committee shall record its findings in relation to the facts of the case and according to those facts shall determine —
(a)
that no cause of sufficient gravity for disciplinary action exists under section 83;
(b)
that while no cause of sufficient gravity for disciplinary action exists under that section the advocate and solicitor should be reprimanded or ordered to pay a penalty sufficient and appropriate to the misconduct committed; or
(c)
that cause of sufficient gravity for disciplinary action exists under that section.
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(2) In the event of the Disciplinary Committee making a determination under subsection (1)(b) or (c), the Committee may make an order for payment by any party of costs or of such sum as the Committee may consider a reasonable contribution towards costs.
(3) A Disciplinary Committee shall carry out its work expeditiously and the Society may apply to the Chief Justice for directions to be given to the Disciplinary Committee if the Disciplinary Committee fails to make any finding and determination within 6 months from the date of its appointment.
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(4) The findings and determination of the Disciplinary Committee under this section shall be drawn up in the form of a report of which —
(a)
a copy shall be submitted to the Chief Justice and the Society; and
(b)
a copy shall on request be supplied to the advocate and solicitor concerned.
(5) The findings and determination of the Disciplinary Committee shall be published by the Council in the Singapore Law Gazette or in such other media as the Council may determine which would adequately inform the public of the findings and determination.
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(6) A copy of the entire record of the proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee including its findings and determination shall be made public and copies thereof shall be made available to the members of the public upon payment of the prescribed fee.
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