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Court contempt opinion highlights professional obligation to co-operate
Today the court has published its opinion in relation to a contempt of court hearing regarding a practitioner who did not comply with a statutory request for information to allow a complaint to be investigated.
SLCC publishes a budget for a time of uncertainty
The SLCC has today laid its budget for 2024-25 in Parliament after the SLCC Board approved its draft budget unchanged following a statutory consultation. Commenting on the budget, SLCC Chair,...
SLCC welcomes improved Law Society complaint handling timescales
The SLCC has welcomed improvements to Law Society of Scotland investigation timescales since it made statutory recommendations last year, saying they will benefit the public who make complaints and solicitors complained about, and ensure the risks associated with delay are minimised.