The Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal had been entitled to read a decision of a High Court judge which made a finding of dishonesty against a solicitor and rely on the judgment as admissible to prove background facts in the context of the misconduct alleged. The tribunal was a skilled and expert body well able to reach its own conclusions, and its finding that the solicitor had acted dishonestly was justified.

[2006] EWHC 725 (Admin)