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SLCC report details a year of challenge and change
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has reported a continued upwards trend in complaint numbers over the past several years.
Failures to comply “undermine the status of the profession”
A solicitor’s failure to comply with regulators and court orders “undermines the status of the profession” according to the Court of Session.
SLCC consults on draft Regulatory Statement
The SLCC is consulting on a draft Regulatory Statement to guide its work as it implements the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025.
SLCC revalidated as member of the Ombudsman Association
The SLCC has been revalidated as a complaint handler member of the Ombudsman Association, a professional association for UK and other ombudsman schemes.
SLCC comments on court refusal of eligibility appeal
The SLCC has commented on the court's opinion on an appeal of its eligibility decision
SLCC urges Faculty to implement improvements to complaints process
The SLCC has published a report on the progress made by the Faculty of Advocates in implementing recommended improvements to its conduct complaints process.
SLCC reports on effectiveness of Client Protection Fund arrangements
The SLCC has published a report into the Law Society of Scotland’s Client Protection Fund arrangements.