Law Society of British Columbia - Discipline decisions

Last revised September 02, 2022

All disciplinary matters (complaints, hearings, publication, penalties, etc.) are governed by Part 4 (Discipline) of The Law Society Rules.  Rule 4-48 governs publication of a disciplinary action.



In past years, the Law Society of BC published summaries of discipline decisions in two separate components of its Members' Manual: the Discipline Digest and the Discipline Case Digest.



The Discipline Digest contained summaries of conditional admissions under Rule 4-21 (now Rule 4-29).  It dates from 1983 to 2006. In July 2005, the Discipline Digest changed its format to include summaries of hearing panel decisions and Rule 4-22 (now Rule 4-30) admissions previously published in the Discipline Case Digest.  An index for the years 1983 -1998 provides access by name and subject for that time period.



The Discipline Case Digest contained summaries of hearing panel decisions, including Rule 4-22 admissions, and dates from 1983 to May 2005.  An index for the years 1983 - 1988 provides access by name and subject for that time period.



As of 2007, digests of all discipline decisions are published in the Bencher's Bulletin component of the Members' Manual and may be accessed online or in print at Courthouse Libraries.



To access the full text of all hearing reports and admissions issued since November 1, 1983, use the Hearing Decisions and Admissions Database.