NSW Clarification of Solicitor's Rules 17.2?

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Rob Legat - SBPL

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I reiterate my previous comments. Take this matter to the LSC, this is not something you prosecute yourself.
 

lazi

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Thanks, I hear you. Unfortunately the horse has bolted. I've already issued a statement of claim. But thanks for the advice.
 

Rob Legat - SBPL

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Then telephone to LSC to discuss the matter. Subject to what they say to you, it could be as simple as discontinuing your action and allowing them to investigate it.
 

lazi

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Probably good suggestion, Rob, but I have an issue with regularity bodies. I recently complained about the prosecutor in this present case to the LSC. The prosecutor breached the rules on numerous occasions. Since then this solicitor has admitted that he misled the court on two occasions (this is documented). Yet the regularity body whitewashed it.

I have also registered a legitimate complaint (backed by documented evidence) against a dentist with the HCCC. That got whitewashed too. Unfortunately, I lack your confidence in regularity bodies. I think these organisations subscribe to Newton's third law: a body at rest tends to remain at rest. Sorry for being sceptical, but that's been my experience.