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It pays to be clear – SLCC report highlights the importance of clear and transparent pricing
Today the SLCC has published a report on the benefits of price transparency and clear costs to reduce the risk of misunderstandings which often lead to complaints.
Court contempt opinion highlights professional obligation to co-operate
Today the court has published its opinion in relation to a contempt of court hearing regarding a practitioner who did not comply with a statutory request for information to allow a complaint to be investigated.
SLCC publishes a budget for a time of uncertainty
The SLCC has today laid its budget for 2024-25 in Parliament after the SLCC Board approved its draft budget unchanged following a statutory consultation. Commenting on the budget, SLCC Chair,...
SLCC welcomes improved Law Society complaint handling timescales
The SLCC has welcomed improvements to Law Society of Scotland investigation timescales since it made statutory recommendations last year, saying they will benefit the public who make complaints and solicitors complained about, and ensure the risks associated with delay are minimised.
Contempt of court cases continued
Proceedings against two solicitors who had failed to comply with statutory requests for information have been continued by the Inner House
SLCC welcomes 'lively debate' on the Regulation of Legal Services Bill
The SLCC has commented on the Stage 1 debate on the Regulation of Legal Services Bill, which took place in the Scottish Parliament on 22 February 2024
SLCC launches 2024-25 budget and operating plan consultation
Continued inflationary pressure on core costs and significant uncertainty are key drivers in the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission’s 2024-25 budget, published for consultation today.
SLCC consolidates performance and looks to the future
The SLCC has published its annual report showing maintained core performance in a year of competing demands
Expenses ordered against solicitor who delayed producing files
The SLCC has been awarded expenses in relation to action taken to secure files from a solicitor to investigate a complaint against him.
Tribunal decision emphasises importance of co-operating with SLCC
The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal has found a solicitor guilty of professional misconduct for failing to provide a copy of a requested file to the SLCC for it to investigate a complaint against the firm.
Latest appeal case highlights need for reform
The court of session has refused a complainer’s leave to appeal a decision of the SLCC that his complaint was not eligible for investigation.
SLCC report on engagement with the profession
As well as dealing with complaints, the SLCC provides a best practice service for legal practitioners. Today the organisation has published details of its engagement with the profession over the past year.