tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post8391316793453263918..comments2024-03-24T23:01:57.640+00:00Comments on The Justice Diaries: Legal Complaints Chief supports ‘consumer advantages’ of removing Law Society’s Freedom of Info immunityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-36560086865649750482009-05-20T00:17:07.603+01:002009-05-20T00:17:07.603+01:00Pull the other one Jane.Its got bells on !Pull the other one Jane.Its got bells on !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-41800727982095505902009-04-14T20:22:00.000+01:002009-04-14T20:22:00.000+01:00Clearly the powers that be want to keep the Law So...Clearly the powers that be want to keep the Law Societies skeletons in the cupboard. What does MacAskill have to hide?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-90743545996897232952009-04-01T16:19:00.000+01:002009-04-01T16:19:00.000+01:00I second those who are saying the SSDT should be m...I second those who are saying the SSDT should be made accountable to foi.<BR/><BR/>I had a complaint with the Law Society years ago about my lawyer who used our own house titles as a security for rescuing his law firm.The Law Society tried to cover it up by taking on the complaint itself and when it went to the SSDT they passed it back to the Law SOciety because it wasnt handled properly supposedly and still after FOUR YEARS we havent got a result yet.<BR/><BR/>THEY ARE ALL CROOKS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-33464576426184677802009-04-01T14:02:00.000+01:002009-04-01T14:02:00.000+01:00bit rich of irvine to say that with all the probs ...bit rich of irvine to say that with all the probs the slcc have !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-12895312987229988342009-04-01T11:21:00.000+01:002009-04-01T11:21:00.000+01:00I dont believe Jane Irvine one bit and anyway wher...I dont believe Jane Irvine one bit and anyway where are the rest of the slcc board on this ? I would fathom a guess that anyone connected with the Law Society will be instructed by their real masters not to support the FOI principle.<BR/><BR/>We are all in agreement I think on this : You need to be on this SLCC for it to have any credibility!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-61628375491912121752009-03-31T19:41:00.000+01:002009-03-31T19:41:00.000+01:00so more to the point why did the Scottish Executiv...so more to the point why did the Scottish Executive allow lawyers an FOI exemption in 2002 and why are the SNP resisting making them comply with FOI now ?<BR/><BR/>f*king lawyers are as bad as bankers if you dont mind me saying soAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-20180180997920357542009-03-31T15:46:00.000+01:002009-03-31T15:46:00.000+01:00Its not really the full vote of "lets rip the guts...Its not really the full vote of "lets rip the guts out of the Law Society" she should be saying.<BR/><BR/>Is it possible Jane and the SLCC couldn't really do without the Law Society ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-65916642029978112692009-03-31T14:23:00.000+01:002009-03-31T14:23:00.000+01:00Another comment makes a good point.The Scottish So...Another comment makes a good point.<BR/><BR/>The Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal is also exempt from FOI and you should add that to your campaign Peter as I know you will.<BR/><BR/>The SSDT are as crooked as the Law Society and just another rubber stamp for bent lawyersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-3611506716121803982009-03-31T13:28:00.000+01:002009-03-31T13:28:00.000+01:00Pity the hootsmon wouldnt take the story up becaus...Pity the hootsmon wouldnt take the story up because it could cause a lot of unwelcome changes for LSS.<BR/><BR/>I suppose 1.5p a share hootsmon are too afraid they will lose their hallowed law column on a Tuesday which is only good for wiping my arse on anyway.skewerednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-70432351849233473282009-03-31T13:08:00.000+01:002009-03-31T13:08:00.000+01:00well at least Irvine went with the flow instead of...well at least Irvine went with the flow instead of MacAskill who now looks out of step<BR/><BR/>keep up the good work peter and lets hear some more about the SLCC too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-87245066047633813422009-03-31T12:31:00.000+01:002009-03-31T12:31:00.000+01:00You are stirring up one hell of a hornets nest Pet...You are stirring up one hell of a hornets nest PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-86033678666894824902009-03-31T11:04:00.000+01:002009-03-31T11:04:00.000+01:00something about something leaving the sinking ship...something about something leaving the sinking ship would be a suitable comment ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-48256079988319374552009-03-31T09:05:00.000+01:002009-03-31T09:05:00.000+01:00No doubt this will be on the agenda today at the L...No doubt this will be on the agenda today at the Law Society and Jane will be the target of a few nasty emails later on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-37310713265608751532009-03-31T08:31:00.000+01:002009-03-31T08:31:00.000+01:00PeterDon't forget the SSDT is also currently exemp...Peter<BR/><BR/>Don't forget the SSDT is also currently exempt from FOI.<BR/><BR/>Make sure you include the tribunal in your campaign to bring them into line with the SLCC.Poirotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-85585614469517183642009-03-31T07:40:00.000+01:002009-03-31T07:40:00.000+01:00Irvine jumps ship to save her own skin now everyon...Irvine jumps ship to save her own skin now everyone knows (rather than thinks) that bankers lawyers and just about anyone involved with money are and always have been crooks.How timely for her but still a coup for all your efforts.suspiciousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-3905817787721435442009-03-31T02:46:00.000+01:002009-03-31T02:46:00.000+01:00Can't help thinking this is just a sop given the S...Can't help thinking this is just a sop given the SLCC's own censoring of FOI responses to one applicant and uncensored releases of the same material to another.<BR/><BR/>No if's, but's, or maybe's - the Law Society and the Faculty of Advocates must be FOI compliant in full, not just part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-75417391984489919622009-03-31T00:49:00.000+01:002009-03-31T00:49:00.000+01:00You should have been on this thing due to your exp...You should have been on this thing due to your experience with crooked lawyers but they went and put crooked lawyers on it instead.<BR/>I was reading all about you today and those crooks that ruined your life.They should have both been sent to jail along with those at the Law Society who helped them.<BR/><BR/>Good to see you gave some of it back and caused this not so happy bunch a lot of grief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-64825465364144664822009-03-30T20:49:00.000+01:002009-03-30T20:49:00.000+01:00Freedom of information is a very good thing Peter....Freedom of information is a very good thing Peter.Just look at the problems its caused greedy politicians who take millions in expenses without helping the rest of us.<BR/>Your campaign is to be respected and I hope it succeeds with your aims.<BR/><BR/>Good luck :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-73494712105402373332009-03-30T20:14:00.000+01:002009-03-30T20:14:00.000+01:00probably Irvine and the slcc are so worried by the...probably Irvine and the slcc are so worried by the bashing youve given them recently she decided to agree with you<BR/><BR/>good trick but watch she doesnt back down like they usually do sometimesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-74352068574463722352009-03-30T18:50:00.000+01:002009-03-30T18:50:00.000+01:00At last some movement by people who should have be...At last some movement by people who should have been speaking out more a long time ago.I hope more comes of this and that all lawyers are made to obey FOI not just their Law Society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-47109831443211712312009-03-30T17:54:00.000+01:002009-03-30T17:54:00.000+01:00The law society have probably read this,called her...The law society have probably read this,called her up and threatened something by now if she continues against them.The question is will she stand up to bent lawyers and how did she do as SLSO ?ranternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-2581281299110644512009-03-30T16:56:00.000+01:002009-03-30T16:56:00.000+01:00congrats for the wee success laddie !just shows u ...congrats for the wee success laddie !<BR/>just shows u have to keep getting in their face to get some changesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-11076050080410454962009-03-30T16:38:00.000+01:002009-03-30T16:38:00.000+01:00There are too many cop outs from foi to allow lawy...There are too many cop outs from foi to allow lawyers any extra immunity and Macaskill's attitude is disgusting to put it mildly.<BR/>How much does the Law Society have on him to command that kind of attitude ????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-6448640624605710962009-03-30T16:13:00.000+01:002009-03-30T16:13:00.000+01:00Have the crooks at the Law Society started burning...Have the crooks at the Law Society started burning their files yet ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-25882707198138849292009-03-30T15:57:00.000+01:002009-03-30T15:57:00.000+01:00I still want to know why the law society had immun...I still want to know why the law society had immunity in the first place.It stinks this has been going on since freedom of info started in 2002Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com