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SLCC Budget for 2015-2016 laid before Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has laid its budget for 2015-2016 before the Scottish Parliament.
SLCC Publishes Analysis of Trends in Conduct Complaint Handling
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has published an analysis of trends in the Law Society of Scotland’s handling of complaints about solicitors’ conduct from 2009 to 2014.
SLCC announces Neil Stevenson is new CEO
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission, the independent body for complaints against solicitors, advocates and other legal practitioners in Scotland, has announced the appointment of Neil Stevenson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
SLCC Launches Family Law Consumer Guide
Complaints arising from Family Law transactions account for one in five of all complaints made in Scotland about solicitors.
In response to this, the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has released a guide for consumers, aimed at helping them avoid running into difficulties with their Family Law solicitor.
SLCC reports half-yearly legal complaints stats
Complaint numbers fall, but figures indicate that poor legal service in Scotland is still a concern
SLCC Consults on Budget and Operating Plan for 2015-2016
The SLCC is funded by a levy paid by legal practitioners operating in Scotland. Under the terms of the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007, we are required to consult with the relevant professional organisations about our proposed budget for the next financial year. Following the consultation, the budget will be agreed and laid before the Scottish Parliament.
SLCC CEO to leave in March
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Vickers, who is resigning to take up the post of Deputy Chief Ombudsman at Ombudsman Services, a not-for-profit organisation which provides independent dispute resolution for the communication, energy and property sectors.
SLCC Launches Complaint Handling Guide for Advocates
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has launched a new guide to assist Advocates in handling complaints.
Annual Report 2013-2014
The SLCC has laid its Annual Report for 2013-14 before the Scottish Parliament.
SLCC responds to Law Society of Scotland consultations
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has submitted its responses to the Law Society of Scotland consultations on Entity Regulation and Charging and on Outcomes and Principles Focused Regulation.
SLCC Raise £2k for Sick Kids
In the past twelve month SLCC staff have raised £2,122.51 for Edinburgh Sick Kids. Staff have enjoyed supporting such a great cause and we are sure that the fantastic amount raised will be put to good use.
Draft Determination Rule Change
The SLCC has announced a change to its rules to remove the draft determination stage from the complaints process.