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SRA Handbook
Publication of decisions
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Rule 15: Publication of decisions
- 15.1
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This rule governs the publication of details of a written rebuke or a direction to pay a penalty.
- 15.2
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Subject to rule 15.4, publication in accordance with this rule:
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will include a short statement of the disciplinary decision including brief details of its factual basis and the reasons for the decision;
- (b)
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will identify the person who has been subject to a relevant disciplinary decision;
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will take reasonable steps to avoid the publication of information relating to other identifiable persons;
- (d)
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will provide the practising details of the person who has been subject to a relevant disciplinary decision at the time of the matters giving rise to the decision and at the time of decision if different;
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will be in such form as the SRA may from time to time decide;
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may include provision of a copy of the publishable information upon request by any person;
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will be made promptly after the decision has been made, provided that the SRA may delay or withhold publication in the public interest.
- 15.3
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The SRA may vary or dispense with any of the requirements in rule 15.2 in the public interest.
- 15.4
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The SRA may not publish details of a written rebuke or a direction to pay a penalty:
- 15.5
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For the avoidance of doubt, the SRA may also publish information about other decisions or investigations.