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SLCC Launches Complaint Handling Guide for Advocates
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has launched a new guide to assist Advocates in handling complaints.
Annual Report 2013-2014
The SLCC has laid its Annual Report for 2013-14 before the Scottish Parliament.
SLCC responds to Law Society of Scotland consultations
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has submitted its responses to the Law Society of Scotland consultations on Entity Regulation and Charging and on Outcomes and Principles Focused Regulation.
SLCC Raise £2k for Sick Kids
In the past twelve month SLCC staff have raised £2,122.51 for Edinburgh Sick Kids. Staff have enjoyed supporting such a great cause and we are sure that the fantastic amount raised will be put to good use.
Draft Determination Rule Change
The SLCC has announced a change to its rules to remove the draft determination stage from the complaints process.
SLCC Budget 2014-2015
The SLCC laid its annual budget for 2014-2015 before the Scottish Parliament today.
The budget shows that the SLCC is continuing to become more efficient and effective. It also outlines plans to increase the share of costs borne by practitioners who have complaints upheld against them.
Scottish Legal Complaints Commission consults on Rules change
The SLCC has opened a consultation on a change to Rules 13 and 14 of the SLCC Rules.
Scottish Legal Complaints Commission launches "Buying or Selling your Home: a guide for legal consumers"
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission have released a guide for the public - on the legal aspects buying and selling a home. “Buying and Selling your Home – a Guide for Legal Consumers” draws on the Commission’s five years of experience handling complaints to give six practical tips for Scottish consumers on using a solicitor to buy or sell a home.
Scottish Legal Complaints Commission consults on 2014-2015 budget
The SLCC has opened its annual consultation on its budget and operational plan for the next financial year.
Scottish Legal Complaints Commission responds to BBC Scotland Investigates: Lawyers Behaving Badly
On Wednesday night, the BBC screened the latest BBC Scotland Investigates: “Lawyers Behaving Badly”. The programme investigated the regulation of the legal profession in Scotland and the role of the different organisations involved. We welcome the programme for raising some important issues.
SLCC analyses five years of legal complaints
Research to be revealed alongside the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission’s Annual Report shows an improving picture for Scotland’s legal profession and for consumers of legal services.
Annual Report 2013
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission laid its fifth Annual Report before the Scottish Parliament on 17 December 2013.