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Costly appeals highlight need for a more proportionate system
Recent leave to appeal hearings demonstrate the challenges and costs of the current complaints system
SLCC Board agrees reduced budget and levy with extra support for newly qualified lawyers
The SLCC has announced its plan to lay a reduced budget before Parliament next month. This will be accompanied by a 5% reduction in the general levy paid for all lawyers and a 20% reduction for all lawyers within their first three years of practice.
SLCC response to Law Society of Scotland comment on SLCC budget
Neil Stevenson, CEO of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has responded to the Law Society of Scotland's comment on the SLCC budget.
SLCC accepts Court of Session Opinion on appeal case
An opinion has been issued in relation to an appeal case in the Inner House of the Court of Session.
SLCC successfully defends 'leave to appeal' case in the Court of Session
The SLCC has been successful in defending an application for leave to appeal case in the Inner House of the Court of Session.
SLCC launches budget and operating plan consultation
The SLCC has opened a consultation on its budget and operating plan for 2021-22.
SLCC comments on consultation on amendments to legal complaints process
Response from Chief Executive, Neil Stevenson, to Scottish Government consultation
New tool to help firms reduce common causes of complaint
The SLCC has developed a new analysis tool to help firms to identify and reduce the common causes of complaint.
SLCC seeks new Board members
The SLCC is looking for seven new members to join its board in the coming year.
SLCC reports strong performance, despite the impact of Covid-19
The SLCC has published its annual report, showing strong overall performance, despite the impact of Covid-19
SLCC seeks intelligence on the impact of COVID on the legal sector
The SLCC wants to understand the likely changes to the shape and health of the legal services sector, and the impact that might have on incoming complaint numbers. This insight will be used to inform the SLCC’s planning and budgeting processes.
SLCC initial comment on Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation final report
SLCC initial comment on the Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation in England and Wales final report.