Singapore legislation
Clause 96
Clause 96
Findings of Disciplinary Committee
(1)
After hearing and investigating any matter referred to it the Disciplinary Committee shall record its findings in relation to the facts of the case and according to those facts shall determine —
that due cause does not exist for disciplinary action under section 87 of this Act or for a penalty under paragraph (b) of this subsection; or
that while no sufficient cause exists for disciplinary action under section 87 of this Act the advocate and solicitor should be ordered to pay a penalty under section 98 of this Act; or
that due cause exists for disciplinary action under section 87 of this Act.
(2)
In the event that the Disciplinary Committee makes a determination under paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection (1) of this section 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)
The findings and determination of the Disciplinary Committee under this section shall be drawn up in the form of a report of which —
a copy shall be submitted to the Chief Justice and the Society; and
a copy shall on request be supplied to the advocate and solicitor concerned and to the person who made the application or complaint.