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SLCC reports on latest audit of Faculty of Advocates
The SLCC has reported on its latest audit of the Faculty of Advocates conduct complaints handling processes. The report made 6 recommendations and the audit team have thanked the Faculty’s Chief Executive and other staff for their time and co-operation.
SLCC launches strategy, budget and operating plan consultation
The SLCC has opened a consultation on its budget and operating plan for 2020-21, as well as its strategy for 2020-24.
SLCC responds to queries on budget and levy
The SLCC has published a Q&A on its budget and the annual general levy, bringing together responses issued over recent weeks in answer to questions from the profession.
SLCC reports strong performance, despite the impact of Covid-19
The SLCC has published its annual report, showing strong overall performance, despite the impact of Covid-19
New tool to help firms reduce common causes of complaint
The SLCC has developed a new analysis tool to help firms to identify and reduce the common causes of complaint.
SLCC launches budget and operating plan consultation
The SLCC has opened a consultation on its budget and operating plan for 2021-22.
SLCC accepts Court of Session Opinion on appeal case
An opinion has been issued in relation to an appeal case in the Inner House of the Court of Session.
SLCC launches consultation on a reduced levy for 2022-23
The SLCC has opened the consultation on its budget and operating plan for 2022-23. The consultation proposes a 5% reduction in the levy for solicitors, advocates and commercial attorneys.* This is the second year running the SLCC has proposed a reduction in the general levy for all lawyers.
SLCC Board agrees reduced levy for 2022-23
The SLCC has confirmed its plan to deliver a 5% reduction in the levy for solicitors, advocates and commercial attorneys. This is the second year running the SLCC will deliver a reduction in the general levy, and the proposal was welcomed by the Law Society of Scotland in its response to the SLCC’s statutory consultation.
SLCC reports on engagement with the profession
As well as dealing with complaints, the SLCC provides a best practice service for legal practitioners. Today the organisation has published details of its engagement with the profession over the past year.
SLCC comment on Court of Session ruling
The SLCC has commented on today’s ruling by the Court of Session
SLCC launches consultation on budget for 2023-24
Rebounding complaint numbers and rising costs means the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission is consulting on a levy for 2023/24 that returns to just below pre-pandemic levels, following two years of cuts.