SLCC announces budget proposals for 2012-2013
Proposed General Levy 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013
The SLCC is funded by a levy paid by legal practitioners operating in Scotland. Under the terms of the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007, we are required to consult with the relevant professional bodies about our proposed budget for the next financial year. Following the consultation, the budget will be agreed and laid before the Scottish Parliament.
Solicitors with 3 plus years experience |
£338 |
Conveyancing & Executry Practitioners with 3 plus years experience |
£338 |
Solicitors within first 3 years of practice |
£169 |
Conveyancing & Executry Practitioners within first 3 years of practice |
£169 |
Practising outwith Scotland |
£113 |
In-house Conveyancing & Executry Practitioners |
£113 |
In-house lawyers |
£113 |
Advocates |
£169 |
Association of Commercial Attorneys |
£113 |
Proposed Complaints Levy 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013
The SLCC is proposing a significant change to the complaints levy in the 2012/13 year
The proposal is to:
(i) set the complaints levy at mediation and investigation stages at zero for all complaints resolved.
(ii) set the complaint levy at zero for complaints not upheld at determination
(iii) set a single capped figure of £5,000 for complaints upheld in full or part at determination. The SLCC's policy will be to apply discretion to charge up to that figure taking into account the circumstances of the case and providing reasons for the levy charged.
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