Can the SLCC re-investigate a complaint that has already been to the Law Society of Scotland or Faculty of Advocates?
No. The SLCC cannot appeal the professional body’s decision nor can it overturn any decision the professional body has taken on your complaint. We can, however, investigate complaints about the way a professional body, such as the Law Society of Scotland or Faculty of Advocates, has dealt with a complaint against the solicitor or advocate. The SLCC’s role in this matter is to decide if the professional body has given each complaint proper attention, if it has taken appropriate action on the basis of a fair and thorough examination of all the evidence, and if it has acted reasonably, impartially and effectively.
