News
Chief Executive leaves following illness
After a period of illness, Eileen Masterman, Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has left the organisation. The Commission wishes her well for the future.
SLCC Annual Report 2008 - 2009
Set up by the Scottish Government and funded by the legal profession, the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) replaced the Scottish Legal Services Ombudsman (SLSO) when it opened on 1 October 2008. On Monday 8 February 2010, the organisation published its first Annual Report.
Budget consult 2010-2011
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has announced its budget proposals for 2010/2011. This will be the SLCC’s third budget for its second full year of operation.
The Commission opened for business on 1 October 2008 and although operating wholly independently of the legal profession, it is funded by legal practitioners in Scotland through the payment of an annual levy and charges imposed when a complaint is upheld.
Guidance and Rules
The SLCC has issued its first Guidance to the professional bodies to ensure legal firms tell their clients about the SLCC at the earliest opportunity and also notified them of a change to the SLCC Rules.
SLCC ready to meet demands of new Bill
The SLCC welcomes the publication of the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill and is ready to develop its own role in handling complaints against members of the new regulatory bodies.
Research report published
SLCC commissioned research into the Scottish Solicitors' Master Policy and Guarantee Fund was published on 13 July 2009.
Carried out by Manchester University School of Law, the research enables the SLCC to develop its oversight role of the Master Policy and Guarantee Fund.
Tender awarded for research into the Master Policy and Guarantee Fund
Tender awarded for research into the Master Policy and Guarantee Fund
Budget Laid before Parliament
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) Budget 2009 - 2010 has today (Wednesday 8 April) been laid before the Scottish Parliament.
SLCC Budget
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has announced budget proposals for 2009/2010 which should benefit both consumers and legal practitioners.
Master Policy and Guarantee Fund Research
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) is currently seeking expressions of interest from contractors who wish to be invited to tender for the above contract.
SLCC Opens
The Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill welcomed the formation of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission as the office opened its doors for business on 1 October.
Publication of Rules and Complaints Form
After following the relevant formal consultation process and inviting responses, the Commission has published the Rules it will operate under, and a Draft Complaint Application Form.