2009 News

04/12/2009 - SLCC Guidance and Change of Rules benefits consumers and practitioners

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.  Read more...

30/09/2009 - SLCC ready to meet demands of the new Legal Services 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.  Read more...

13/07/2009 - SLCC research 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.  Read more...

01/04/2009 - SLCC Budget laid before Parliament

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) Budget 2009 - 2010 has today (Wednesday 8 April) been laid before the Scottish Parliament.  Read more...

01/01/2009 - SLCC 2009 budget reflects needs of both consumers and legal practitioners

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has announced budget proposals for 2009/2010 which should benefit both consumers and legal practitioners.  Read more...

01/01/2009 - 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.  Read more...