Views sought on standard of proof in disciplinary tribunals in Northern Ireland

Members of the Law Society of Northern Ireland last week forced a U-turn on its position that there was now a “consensus” that the civil standard (on the balance of probabilities) should apply instead of the criminal standard (beyond reasonable doubt), following changes in England and Wales in 2019.

Should the civil standard be embraced in all four jurisdictions across these islands or are Northern Ireland solicitors right to hold to the criminal standard?

To share your view contact ILN editor Connor Beaton on connor@irishlegal.com.