To be reviewed next year after claims of human rights violations, the Act is likely to take a new line on the courts martial system. The review will be conducted by a Commons Select Committee and, although courts martial are unlikely to be made defunct, it is accepted reform is needed. The procedure under which a single senior officer convenes a courts martial, selects the president and members of the court and decides on the charges is expected to be a key point.
Litigation Disciplinary Tribunals 21/11/95
Geoffrey Catterall, 34, admitted 1986, practised as partner with Toller Beattie, Barnstaple, Devon, suspended indefinitely. Allegations substantiated he dishonestly or improperly utilised client money for benefit of other clients and drew client money in breach of accounting rules. Tribunal said: “It is a matter of great concern when a young and inexperienced solicitor, indeed at […]