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Part 1SThe Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
C1Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.7.2012) by The Licensed Legal Services (Complaints and Compensation Arrangements) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/153), regs. 1(1), 2
1The Scottish Legal Complaints CommissionS
(1)There is established a body to be known as the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (referred to in this Act as “the Commission”).
I1S. 1 wholly in force at 23.11.2007; s. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 82; s. 1 in force for certain purposes at 19.3.2007 by S.S.I. 2007/140, art. 2; s. 1 otherwise in force at 23.11.2007 by S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2
[F5(a)make the determination referred to in section 2(1A)(a) in relation to it;]
[F6(b)take the preliminary steps referred to in section 2(4) in relation to it, and]
[F8(c) take any further action under any other provision of this Part (except this section), in relation to it.]
(3)For the purposes of subsection (1) [F9or section 9A(3)], a complaint is not made timeously where—
(4)For the purposes of subsection (2) [F10or section 9A(2)], a complaint is made prematurely where—
F5S. 4(2)(a) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(a)(i) (with reg. 4)
F6Words in s. 4(2) renumbered as s. 4(2)(b) (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(a)(ii) (with reg. 4)
F7Words in s. 4(2) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(a)(iii) (with reg. 4)
F8Words in s. 4(2) renumbered as s. 4(2)(c) (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(a)(iv) (with reg. 4)
F9Words in s. 4(3) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(b) (with reg. 4)
F10Words in s. 4(4) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(c) (with reg. 4)
F115Determining nature of complaintS
F11S. 5 omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(4) (with reg. 4)
[F12(1)This section applies where, or to the extent that, the Commission—
[F13(2)[F14The Commission must]—
(b)give notice in writing to the complainer and the practitioner by sending to each of them a copy of the determination [F15under section 2(1A)(a)] and specifying—
F12 S. 6(1) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232) , regs. 1(2) , 2(5)(a) (with reg. 4 )
F13Words in s. 6 renumbered as s. 6(2) (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(5)(b) (with reg. 4)
F14 Words in s. 6(2) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232) , regs. 1(2) , 2(5)(c)(i) (with reg. 4 )
F15 Words in s. 6(2) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232) , regs. 1(2) , 2(5)(c)(ii) (with reg. 4 )
[F16(1)This section applies where, or to the extent that, the Commission—
[F17(2)[F18The Commission must] give notice in writing to the complainer and the practitioner by sending to each of them a copy of the determination [F19under section 2(1A)(a)] and specifying the reasons for the determination.]
F16S. 7(1) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(6)(a) (with reg. 4)
F17Words in s. 7 renumbered as s. 7(2) (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(6)(b) (with reg. 4)
F18Words in s. 7(2) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(6)(c)(i) (with reg. 4)
F19Words in s. 7(2) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(6)(c)(ii) (with reg. 4)
[F20(1)This section applies where the Commission—
F20S. 8(1) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(7) (with reg. 4)
(d)the Commission determines under [F21section 2(1A)(a)] that a complaint by or on behalf of any person referred to in sub-paragraphs (ii) to (viii) of section 2(2)(b) is a services complaint,
the Commission must, subject to section 15(2) and (5), investigate the complaint and after giving the complainer and the practitioner an opportunity to make representations, subject to [F22this section and] subsections (2) to (4), determine it by reference to what the Commission considers is fair and reasonable in the circumstances.
[F23(1A)The Commission may decide—
F21Words in s. 9 substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(8) (with reg. 4)
F22Words in s. 9(1) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(9)(a) (with reg. 4)
F23S. 9(1A)(1B) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(9)(b) (with reg. 4)
[F249AServices complaint: further provisionS
F24S. 9A inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(10) (with reg. 4)
(1)Where a relevant professional organisation at any time during any mediation by it, or its investigation, of a conduct complaint remitted to it under section [F256(2)(a)] considers that it is reasonably likely that the complaint (or any element of it) may instead constitute a services complaint, it must—
(a)its determination under [F26section 2(1A)(a)] as respects the complaint should be confirmed (to any extent), it must so determine; and the determination under this paragraph must specify the extent to which the determination under that section is confirmed;
(b)a complaint (or any element of a complaint) which was determined by it under [F26section 2(1A)(a)] to constitute—
(4)Where, or to the extent that, the Commission determines under subsection (3)(a) to confirm to any extent its determination under [F26section 2(1A)(a)]—
(5)Where the Commission determines under subsection (3)(b) that a complaint (or any element of a complaint) which was determined by it under [F26section 2(1A)(a)] to constitute a services complaint constitutes instead a conduct complaint, it must—
(a)remit the conduct complaint to the relevant professional organisation to deal with (and give to the organisation any material referred to in section [F276(2)(a)]);
(6)Where the Commission determines under subsection (3)(b) that a complaint (or any element of a complaint) which was determined by it under [F26section 2(1A)(a)] to constitute a conduct complaint constitutes instead a services complaint—
(b)sections 8 to 12 apply to the services complaint as they apply where a determination is made under [F26section 2(1A)(a)] that a complaint constitutes a services complaint.
F25Word in s. 15(1) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(11) (with reg. 4)
F26Words in s. 15 substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(8) (with reg. 4)
F27Word in s. 15(5)(a) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(11) (with reg. 4)
(1)Where the Commission is satisfied that it is necessary for it to do so for the purposes of section 2, 4, F28... 8, 9, 10, 15 or 16, it may give notice in writing in accordance with subsection (2) to the practitioner, the practitioner's firm or, as the case may be, the employing practitioner.
(4)Where the Commission is satisfied that it is necessary for it to do so for the purposes of section 2, 4, F29... 8, 9, 10 or 15, it may give notice in writing in accordance with subsection (5) to the complainer.
F28Word in s. 17(1) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(12)(a) (with reg. 4)
F29Word in s. 17(4) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(12)(b) (with reg. 4)
[F30(1)The Commission may, subject to subsection (4), carry out such investigation as appears to it to be appropriate of a handling complaint.
[F31(c)to reinstate the investigation of a discontinued handling complaint.]
(3)If the Commission decides not to investigate, or to discontinue [F32or reinstate] the investigation of, a handling complaint it must give notice in writing to—
(a)the person who made the handling complaint [F33(and, if made on behalf of another person, that other person)];
[F34(aa) the other party to the conduct complaint to which the handling complaint relates; ]
F35(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)the person who made the handling complaint [F36(and, if made on behalf of another person, that other person)];
[F37(aa) the other party to the conduct complaint to which the handling complaint relates; ]
F38(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)the person who made the handling complaint [F39(and, if made on behalf of another person, that other person);]
[F40(aa) the other party to the conduct complaint to which the handling complaint relates; ]
[F42(10)In this section and section 24, “the other party to the conduct complaint to which the handling complaint relates” is—
F30S. 23(1)(1A) substituted for s. 23(1) (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(a) (with reg. 4)
F31S. 23(2)(c) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(b) (with reg. 4)
F32Words in s. 23(3) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(c)(i) (with reg. 4)
F33Words in s. 23(3)(a) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(c)(ii) (with reg. 4)
F34S. 23(3)(aa) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(c)(iii) (with reg. 4)
F35S. 23(3)(c) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(c)(iv) (with reg. 4)
F36Words in s. 23(6)(a) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(d)(i) (with reg. 4)
F37S. 23(6)(aa) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(d)(ii) (with reg. 4)
F38S. 23(6)(c) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(d)(iii) (with reg. 4)
F39Words in s. 23(8)(a) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(e)(i) (with reg. 4)
F40S. 23(8)(aa) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(e)(ii) (with reg. 4)
F41S. 23(8)(c) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(e)(iii) (with reg. 4)
F42S. 23(10) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(13)(f) (with reg. 4)
(i)the person who made the handling complaint [F43(and, if made on behalf of another person, that other person)];
[F44(ia)the other party to the conduct complaint to which the handling complaint relates;]
F45(iii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)that the relevant professional organisation provide to the person making the handling complaint [F46(and, if made on behalf of another person, that other person)] such information about the conduct complaint to which the handling complaint relates, and how it was dealt with, as the Commission considers appropriate;
(e)that the relevant professional organisation pay compensation of such amount, not exceeding £5000, as the Commission may specify to the person making the handling complaint [F47(or the person on whose behalf it was made)] for loss, inconvenience or distress resulting from the way in which the conduct complaint was handled by the organisation;
(f)that the relevant professional organisation pay to the person making the handling complaint [F48(or the person on whose behalf it was made)] an amount specified by the Commission by way of reimbursement of the cost, or part of the cost, of making the handling complaint.
(5)Where a report sent to a relevant professional organisation under this section includes a recommendation relating to it, the organisation must, before the end of the period of [F4914 days] beginning with the date on which the report was sent, notify the Commission, the person who made the handling complaint [F50(and, if made on behalf of another person, that other person)] and [F51the other party to the conduct complaint to which the handling complaint relates], in writing, of—
F52(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)notified under subsection (5)F53... that the relevant professional organisation has decided not to comply wholly with a recommendation; or
(b)of the opinion that the relevant professional organisation has not complied wholly with a recommendation before the end of the period of 3 months [F54(or such longer period as the Commission may determine under subsection (6A))] beginning with the date on which the report was sent to the organisation under this section,
[F55(6A)If the relevant professional organisation considers that it is not practicable to comply wholly with a recommendation within 3 months, the Commission may determine a longer period within which the relevant professional organisation must so comply.
F43Words in s. 24(1)(b)(i) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(a) (with reg. 4)
F44S. 24(1)(b)(ia) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(b) (with reg. 4)
F45S. 24(1)(b)(iii) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(c) (with reg. 4)
F46Words in s. 24(2)(a) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(d)(i) (with reg. 4)
F47Words in s. 24(2)(e) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(d)(ii) (with reg. 4)
F48Words in s. 24(2)(f) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(d)(iii) (with reg. 4)
F49Words in s. 24(5) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(e)(i) (with reg. 4)
F50Words in s. 24(5) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(e)(ii) (with reg. 4)
F51Words in s. 24(5) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(e)(iii) (with reg. 4)
F52S. 24(5)(a) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(e)(iv) (with reg. 4)
F53Word in s. 24(6)(a) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(f)(i) (with reg. 4)
F54Words in s. 24(6)(b) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(f)(ii) (with reg. 4)
F55S. 24(6A)(6B) inserted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(14)(g) (with reg. 4)
27Annual general levyS
(1)Each—
28Complaints levyS
(1)A practitioner against whom a services complaint is made must pay to the Commission, in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2), a contribution in relation to the complaint (referred to in this Part as “the complaints levy”).
29Amount of levies and consultationS
(1)The amount of the—
(4)The Commission must, in January each year, consult each relevant professional organisation and its members [F56, and the Scottish Ministers,] on the Commission's proposed budget for the next financial year.
(b)be accompanied by information as to the Commission's projected work plan for the next financial year.
(a)the inclusion in the Commission's proposed budget for each financial year of the proposed amount of the annual general levy;
(b)the Commission's determination under subsection (1) of the amount of the annual general levy in respect of each financial year,
(9)[F57subsection (8)] does not apply to responses which are subject to an express request in writing for confidentiality.
F56Words in s. 29(4) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 144(a)(i), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
F57Words in s. 29(9) substituted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 144(a)(ii), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
30Grants or loans by the Scottish MinistersS
(1)The Scottish Ministers may make grants to the Commission of such amounts as they consider appropriate.
31GuaranteesS
(1)The Scottish Ministers may guarantee, in such manner and on such conditions as they think fit, the discharge of any financial obligation in connection with any sums borrowed by the Commission.
Rules as to Commission's practice and procedureS
32Duty of Commission to make rules as to practice and procedureS
Forwarding complaints, advice, monitoring etc.S
(b)its handling of a conduct complaint remitted to it under section [F586(2)(a)] or 15(5)(a),
F58Word in s. 33(b) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(11) (with reg. 4)
35Services complaints: monitoring, reports, protocols and information sharingS
(a)practitioners have dealt with matters that result in conduct complaints being remitted to the relevant professional organisations under section [F596(2)(a)] or 15(5)(a);
(a)give guidance to the relevant professional organisations as to the timescales within which they should aim to complete their investigation of or, as the case may be, determine conduct complaints remitted to them under section [F606(2)(a)] or 15(5)(a);
(5)The Commission may carry out, for any of the purposes of this section, audits of the records held by the relevant professional organisations relating to conduct complaints remitted to them under section [F616(2)(a)] or 15(5)(a).
F59Word in s. 36(1)(a) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(11) (with reg. 4)
F60Word in s. 36(3)(a) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(11) (with reg. 4)
F61Word in s. 36(5) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(11) (with reg. 4)
37Obtaining of information from relevant professional organisationsS
(2)The information required to be provided or the documents required to be produced under subsection (1) may include information or, as the case may be, documents obtained by the relevant professional organisation from a practitioner while investigating a conduct complaint against the practitioner remitted to it under section [F626(2)(a)] or 15(5)(a); and the organisation must comply with such a requirement.
(b)to produce to it those documents if they are within the practitioner's possession or control.
F62Word in s. 37(2) substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(11) (with reg. 4)
38Efficient and effective workingS
39Monitoring effectiveness of guarantee funds etc.S
41Power by regulations to amend duties and powers of CommissionS
(1)The Scottish Ministers may, after consulting—
43Restriction upon disclosure of information: CommissionS
44Exemption from liability in damagesS
(1)Neither the Commission nor any person who is, or is acting as, a member of the Commission or an employee of the Commission is to be liable in damages for anything done or omitted in the discharge, or purported discharge, of the Commission's functions.
“handling complaint” has the meaning given by section 23[F63(1A)];
[F64a registered European or foreign lawyer, professional services that are in any respect not of the quality which could reasonably be expected of a competent lawyer of that type;]
[F65a registered European or foreign lawyer, whether or not registered at that time and notwithstanding that subsequent to that time the lawyer's registration has ceased to have effect or the lawyer has stopped practising;]
[F66 “ registered European or foreign lawyer ” is to be construed in accordance with section 65(1) of the 1980 Act; ]
[F67a registered European or foreign lawyer, the Council;]
a person exercising a right to conduct litigation or a right of audience acquired by virtue of [F68section 27 of the 1990 Act], professional conduct which is not of the standard which could reasonably be expected of a competent and reputable person exercising such a right;
[F69a registered European or foreign lawyer, conduct that is not of the standard which could reasonably be expected of a competent and reputable lawyer of that type;]
F63Word in s. 46 substituted (1.1.2015) by The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/232), regs. 1(2), 2(15) (with reg. 4)
F64Words in s. 46(1) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 143(a), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
F65Words in s. 46(1) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 143(b), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
F66Words in s. 46(1) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 143(c), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
F67Words in s. 46(1) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 143(d), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
F68Words in s. 46(1) substituted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 144(b), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
F69Words in s. 46(1) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 143(e), 150(2); S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.