Failures to comply “undermine the status of the profession”
29th October 2025
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
22nd October 2025
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
17th October 2025
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
12th August 2025
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
18th June 2025
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
4th June 2025
The SLCC has published a report into the Law Society of Scotland’s Client Protection Fund arrangements.
SLCC looks forward to implementing reforms
21st May 2025
The SLCC has welcomed MSPs’ support for the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill, which was passed by Parliament yesterday.
SLCC welcomes comments on equalities report to inform planning
7th May 2025
The SLCC has been reviewing research on equalities to build a better understanding of what contemporary Scotland looks like.
SLCC publishes a budget for transition
25th April 2025
The SLCC has today laid its budget for 2025-26 in Parliament after the SLCC Board approved its draft budget and operating plan following a statutory consultation.
SLCC welcomes continued improvement in Law Society complaint handling timescales
2nd April 2025
The SLCC has welcomed further improvements in Law Society of Scotland investigation timescales since it made statutory recommendations two years ago.
SLCC welcomes new lay board member
7th February 2025
A new SLCC board member has been appointed. Thane Lawrie joined the SLCC board on 1 February 2025. The appointment is for five years.
SLCC launches 2025-26 budget and operating plan consultation
14th January 2025
An unexpectedly high caseload resulting from the failure of one firm, inflationary pressure on core costs and significant uncertainty are key drivers in the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission’s 2025-2026 budget, published for consultation today.