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.

Commenting on the report’s findings, Sarah Hamer, Oversight and Assurance Manager said, “We welcome Faculty’s commitment to improving its complaints process, and the progress made since we made our five statutory recommendations in December 2023 and July 2024.

“We note that Faculty has taken a comprehensive approach and decided to fully review and re-write the Disciplinary Rules which govern its complaints process.

“However, it is clear that compliance with our recommendations is dependent on the approval and publication of the new Disciplinary Rules.

“Until this happens, neither complainers nor advocates complained about will benefit from the planned improvements to Faculty’s complaints process.

“We urge Faculty to conclude this work swiftly so it can implement these important improvements.”

The SLCC’s update and original report are available on the SLCC website.