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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | October 1, 2008 |
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| Type | non-departmental public body |
| Jurisdiction | Scotland |
| Headquarters | Capital Building, 12-13 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh |
| Annual budget | £1.8 million |
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| Website | www |
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) is a non-departmental public body responsible dealing with unresolved complaints against legal practitioners operating in Scotland.[1] It was established under the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 and came into operation on 1 October 2008, replacing the Scottish Legal Services Ombudsman.
The Commission investigates and resolves complaints about inadequate professional service provided by solicitors, advocates, and commercial attorneys, but only investigates how the complaint was dealt with by the relevant professional organisation. Conduct complaints are referred to the relevant professional organisation.
The Commission has the power to fine legal practitioners whose service is sub-standard, but has no power to suspend or remove a solicitor's license to practice - such power rests with the Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal.
Decisions of the Commission are subject to judicial review by the Court of Session.
As of May 2018, the Chair of the Commission is Jim Martin, and the Chief Executive is Neil Stevenson
- ^ "National Public Bodies Directory". www.gov.scot. Scottish Government. 17 June 2009. Retrieved 9 May 2018.