tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post8451744169887411240..comments2024-03-24T23:01:57.640+00:00Comments on The Justice Diaries: FROM ROGUES TO RICHES: Scottish Legal Complaints Commission refuse to identify corrupt solicitors in case findings - as derisory payments to executry fraud & legal malpractice victims revealedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-73320152662653026752018-07-09T23:08:24.200+01:002018-07-09T23:08:24.200+01:00The SLCC trumpets a pious claim that "complai...The SLCC trumpets a pious claim that "complaints are responded to within a week" - but their so-called 'response' [in my particular case] was to advise me that the appointment of a Case Investigator would take place 'within 24 weeks'. Actually, it ONLY took 23 weeks - and then there was a further delay of ONLY 8 weeks before the SLCC would decide whether my complaint was 'eligible' and now there has been no decision. Frankly, the service provided by the SLCC is appalling! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-54002009542622822152016-07-11T12:30:12.059+01:002016-07-11T12:30:12.059+01:00I watched the brexit debate in the parliament on B...I watched the brexit debate in the parliament on BBC Parliament channel and there was an SNP MP who told Cameron to get help from the Law Society of Scotland.Who gave him that script I wonder?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-26930457448105031142016-07-09T13:50:53.765+01:002016-07-09T13:50:53.765+01:00BBC giving this another miss I see.How can you hav...BBC giving this another miss I see.How can you have all these cases published without any names and the national broadcaster just ignore it.Must be some kind of collusion going on.BBC should be all over this to get all these lawyers named and shamed but no.Shows you where their real interests lie I suppose as in keeping the legal profession sweet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-40912240297597290942016-07-08T21:13:23.738+01:002016-07-08T21:13:23.738+01:00The Law Society and SLCC are a latent totalitarian...The Law Society and SLCC are a latent totalitarian organization. Complain clients complain, you will be victimized to death before you receive a penny. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-52199458957904982782016-07-08T20:59:46.122+01:002016-07-08T20:59:46.122+01:00Self regulatory collective responsibility means it...Self regulatory collective responsibility means it is impossible to identify the crooked. Like I have argued many times there is no complaints system. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-37795757416306331422016-07-08T20:57:44.203+01:002016-07-08T20:57:44.203+01:00Like the brilliant political theorist Hannah Arend...Like the brilliant political theorist Hannah Arendt argued where all are guilty none are, or put another way where none are identified all are guilty. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-1305988527014349022016-07-06T19:46:51.165+01:002016-07-06T19:46:51.165+01:00This is what happens when a private corporation, &...This is what happens when a private corporation, 'The Law Society of Scotland' are allowed to co-opt Statuatory Corporations like the SLCC & SSDT to be part of the Law Society of Scotland?<br /><br />Worst still, the MSP's know all about this white collar institutionalised crime but turn a blind eye to it, because the Law Society of Scotland hold the balance of power in Scotland and are allowed to be Above the Law?<br /><br />The SLCC & SSDT's are what is known as Front Organisations.<br /><br />Unlike a Ronseal product, it says one thing on the tin but in reality it is something completely different.<br /><br />So, the SLCC & SSDT are part of a criminal cabal to continue to let Scottish lawyers off with the least possible sanction and penalty.<br /><br />This is why the SSDT (The Law Society of Scotland) recently closed the Public's access to their Website, in order that they could prevent the Public & Press from accessing cases, where there has been a conspiracy to defeat the ends of justice.<br /><br />Similarly, the reason the SLCC (The Law Society of Scotland) has anonymised its findings, is to make sure guilty lawyers are protected and do not have to suffer justice by having their crimes published for all to see.<br /><br />This is part of a decisive move away from being a democratic country which abides by the rule of law.<br /><br />The Scottish lawyers are in control. There IS no justice.<br /><br />If you have the temerity to report your Scottish solicitor's crimes, you can expect to be ground into the ground, humiliated and stamped on because The Law Society are untouchable..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-41485845283062561392016-07-03T23:11:01.032+01:002016-07-03T23:11:01.032+01:00Imagine your house is burgled and the Police help ...Imagine your house is burgled and the Police help the burglar. That is what lawyer regulation is about. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-34170889722420665252016-07-03T23:07:41.066+01:002016-07-03T23:07:41.066+01:00Hey Nicola Sturgeon why do you condone lawyer corr...Hey Nicola Sturgeon why do you condone lawyer corruption and argue you are looking after the interests of the Scottish people? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-78738041395102088562016-07-03T17:39:04.514+01:002016-07-03T17:39:04.514+01:00Offices are powerful things used to cover up for t...Offices are powerful things used to cover up for the corrupt so they can keep their careers and no justice for victims. That is why they decided to self regulate so that none were guilty. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-67879546186611812882016-07-03T00:55:53.050+01:002016-07-03T00:55:53.050+01:00However, do not expect a 'public body' run...However, do not expect a 'public body' run by the Law Society of Scotland to care about the damage inflicted by their legal profession colleagues on the general public and fee paying clients.<br /><br />Self regulation is about fixing complaints about solicitors, not giving justice to victims or enhancing standards in the legal profession.<br />===================================================================================<br />Yes indeed I agree totally. Spot on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-50977448845477311032016-07-03T00:54:01.094+01:002016-07-03T00:54:01.094+01:00So much for the document sent out by the Law Socie...So much for the document sent out by the Law Society "Reforming Complaints Handling, Building Consumer confidence" I think it was called. Oh yes they put a new face on the Law Society and nothing has changed. In truth there is no complaints system, only mental lawyers keep telling us there is. Basically what happened is the clients realized the Law Society were crooks and they moved into the SLCC because they thought some of our dumb clients are catching on. <br /><br />Stay away from lawyers folks, they are the scum of the earth. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-80133549803631392832016-07-02T14:51:44.480+01:002016-07-02T14:51:44.480+01:00When it comes to complaining about lawyers plurali...When it comes to complaining about lawyers plurality among lawyers vanishes because all lawyers will treat you the same way. Lawyers are a group of individuals but they all act the same way against clients who complain as if they are all controlled by one brain. And dear SLCC there is no complaints system in Scotland against lawyers. They are in effect legalized criminals an oxymoron but true. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-83721223915330045602016-07-01T17:14:29.276+01:002016-07-01T17:14:29.276+01:00Anonymous @ 30 June 2016 at 16:30
Unless solicito...Anonymous @ 30 June 2016 at 16:30<br /><br />Unless solicitors and law firms are identified in the published complaints data, the information has little credibility and does not enhance consumer protection.<br /><br />As you point out a "regulation record" of a solicitor - presented to a client would be a good idea and one which would benefit clients, consumers and the public at large.<br /><br />Anonymous @ 30 June 2016 at 19:28<br /><br />Yes ... lots of consumers and clients livelihoods, businesses, personal lives destroyed in many cases presented to the SLCC.<br /><br />However, do not expect a 'public body' run by the Law Society of Scotland to care about the damage inflicted by their legal profession colleagues on the general public and fee paying clients. <br /><br />Self regulation is about fixing complaints about solicitors, not giving justice to victims or enhancing standards in the legal profession.<br /><br />Anonymous @ 30 June 2016 at 19:53<br /><br />True, from cases provided to DOI most wills and executries suffer tens of thousands of pounds of fraud, from dodgy deals on executry overdraft accounts set up by solicitors with their banks, expensive legal fees, bogus work and plain & simple lawyers helping themselves to cash and assets of deceased clients.<br /><br />The plunder soon builds up to way over the £20K compensation limit of the SLCC.<br /><br />Anonymous @ 30 June 2016 at 20:13<br /><br />Happy to see readers have enough sense to understand much of what has been published by the SLCC looks like created content unworthy of trust ... which sums up the regulator in most of it's eight year history from 2008 to present day.<br /><br />Anonymous @ 30 June 2016 at 22:25 <br /><br />Yes, in England & Wales, much fuller details of cases are presented and law firms can be named.<br /><br />However the Law Society of Scotland has so far ensured this cannot and will not happen in Scotland ...Diary of Injusticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00697476580161690118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-77853887905483289582016-07-01T11:13:22.791+01:002016-07-01T11:13:22.791+01:00surely in the public interest all solicitors invol...surely in the public interest all solicitors involved in complaints are identifiedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-84228781602992650622016-07-01T08:55:15.697+01:002016-07-01T08:55:15.697+01:00Hardly surprising?
Given your previous articles on...Hardly surprising?<br />Given your previous articles on the SLCC we as a profession have come to expect complete dishonesty from this Law Society fabricated farce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-91290177669204421502016-07-01T01:44:01.574+01:002016-07-01T01:44:01.574+01:00lawyers protecting lawyers why am I not surprised ...lawyers protecting lawyers why am I not surprised they get away with it and cough cough who is leading Scotland right now what profession does she come from? 'nuff said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-82018650657024342672016-06-30T23:45:13.029+01:002016-06-30T23:45:13.029+01:00How can what is supposed to be a regulator publish...How can what is supposed to be a regulator publish 28 cases and not name anyone?<br />The whole thing stinks and the complaints and findings DO sound like they made them up.<br />We are supposed to believe 28 ghost lawyers did some bad things and got a small fine but everything is okay because the details are not released to anyone and the ghost lawyers can rely on this SLCC Law Society deal to protect their names so they can go on ripping off other people.<br /><br />Is this sick or what!<br /><br />Time someone gets a grip of this corrupt regulation system covering up all the crooks and their crooked pals in politics who are buying up properties on the cheap from desperate people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-72784142487879997822016-06-30T22:25:22.519+01:002016-06-30T22:25:22.519+01:00The 'award' bands are a joke, and amount t...The 'award' bands are a joke, and amount to nothing more than a pittance for many if not all the aggrieved parties.<br /><br />As I recall the independent regulator in England and Wales DOES name the firms of solicitors found guilty of misconduct, and if it's good enough for the rest of the UK why not Scotland?<br /><br />Silly me, I was forgetting, we are not 'all in this together'. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-20457047184924434552016-06-30T21:25:35.231+01:002016-06-30T21:25:35.231+01:00"The committee decided not to uphold the comp..."The committee decided not to uphold the complaint" and they only publish two or three of these kinds of cases yet this is the most frequent decision on anything to do with lawyers.<br /><br />As you say the SLCC is just the Law Society in disguise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-7918808523309017972016-06-30T20:13:35.472+01:002016-06-30T20:13:35.472+01:00I for one do not believe the case summaries relati...I for one do not believe the case summaries relating to Executry complaint determinations.<br /><br />For a start all the cases relate to lawyers failing to reply to correspondence.The SLCC must think the public are daft to believe the only complaints being made about lawyers ripping off a will are related to lawyers failing to answer letters.Complete nonsense!<br /><br />Look at these from your article.Almost identical in detail.A good chance the SLCC dreamed up the entire story on their own.<br /><br />16/2 Executry: The complainer complained that the opposing named solicitor had failed to respond to a significant amount of correspondence sent by their own legal advisor over a significant period of time.<br /><br />The Determination Committee decided that there was sufficient evidence to support the complaint that the firm had failed to reply to 12 items of correspondence over a period of approx. 20 months. The Committee agreed that the failure had resulted in an inadequate professional service having been provided to the firm's own client and having reached that conclusion, the Committee was satisfied that there was a direct adverse effect on the complainer.<br /><br />The Committee decided to uphold the complaint and ordered the firm to pay to the complainer compensation of Band B for inconvenience and distress and level 1 for actual loss. The Committee directed the firm to pay a Complaints Levy of £150.<br /><br />16/3 Executry: The complainer complained that the opposing named solicitor had failed to respond to a significant amount of correspondence sent by their own legal advisor over a significant period of time.<br /><br />The Determination Committee decided that there was sufficient evidence to support the complaint that the firm had failed to reply to 12 items of correspondence over a period of approx. 20 months. The Committee agreed that the failure had resulted in an inadequate professional service having been provided to the firm's own client and having reached that conclusion, the Committee was satisfied that there was a direct adverse effect on the complainer.<br /><br />The Committee decided to uphold the complaint and ordered the firm to pay to the complainer compensation of Band B for inconvenience and distress and level 1 for actual loss. The Committee directed the firm to pay a Complaints Levy of £150.<br /><br />16/4 Executry: The complainer complained that the opposing named solicitor had failed to respond to a significant amount of correspondence sent by their own legal advisor over a significant period of time.<br /><br />The Determination Committee decided that there was sufficient evidence to support the complaint that the firm had failed to reply to 12 items of correspondence over a period of approx. 20 months. The Committee agreed that the failure had resulted in an inadequate professional service having been provided to the firm's own client and having reached that conclusion, the Committee was satisfied that there was a direct adverse effect on the complainer.<br /><br />The Committee decided to uphold the complaint and ordered the firm to pay to the complainer compensation of Band B for inconvenience and distress and level 1 for actual loss. The Committee directed the firm to pay a Complaints Levy of £150.<br /><br />Others follow the same pattern every time.A complete nonsense!Looks like they just played about with the numbers and used the same story over and over again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-27332320891236477102016-06-30T19:53:50.941+01:002016-06-30T19:53:50.941+01:00Compensation for actual loss (quantifiable): Level...Compensation for actual loss (quantifiable): Level 1 : £1-£299, Level 2: £300-£649, Level 3: £650-£999, Level 4: £1,000-£4,999, Level 5: £5,000-£9,999, Level 6: £10,000-£14,999, Level 7: £15,000-£20,000<br /><br />Of note no "Level 7" awards<br /><br />Given a solicitor is not going to risk his neck stealing £500 from some dead guy's will probably more like £20,000 and up depending on the size of the will, a lot of people appear to be losing out on comp awards compared to what was stolen in the first place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-11978855875662157042016-06-30T19:37:57.661+01:002016-06-30T19:37:57.661+01:00Mired in accusations of pro-lawyer bias and corrup...Mired in accusations of pro-lawyer bias and corruption – the SLCC has also announced its latest 4 year strategy to:<br /><br />* Increasing public awareness of the right to make a complaint about a lawyer and increasing the SLCC’s visibility<br /><br />* Working to understand the public’s and the legal profession’s expectations of professional standards, including highlighting complaints processes<br /><br />* Developing a culture of learning, so that complaints made to the SLCC can be used to improve levels of service, as well as national professional standards and regulation<br /><br />* Further developing the SLCC as a high performing organisation<br /><br />* Making sure that compensation or fee refunds awarded by the SLCC are always received by consumers (in a tiny minority of cases this doesn’t happen at present)<br /><br />No chance of any of these aims coming to fruition.Ask anyone who has dealt with the SLCC what they think about it and they will say rotten to the core and corrupt.I spent the better part of 3 years trying to put in a complaint the SLCC kept on demanding be changed and reworded all because the complaint happens to involve one of the Law Society rising stars who is an utter crook and was found out by another family because he was selling jewelry from a woman who died in a nursing home to an antiques shop in the same town.If you want the names I will post another comment you can keep to yourself and look into.<br /><br />Besides all this I found out not long ago from your website the SLCC are full of Law Society staff and more lawyers so it is obvious no one is ever going to have a fair hearing with people like this hanging around to save their own lawyers from any proper punishment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-21853016134614366412016-06-30T19:28:41.501+01:002016-06-30T19:28:41.501+01:00Just stop for a minute to think about all the lett...Just stop for a minute to think about all the letter writing to the SLCC,phone calls and letters to msps and lawyers and thousands of man hours put in by people who are ripped off by their own lawyers in all the cases you printed - and then all they receive is 5% maybe 10% of what they actually lost in finances or whatever else the lawyer took from them.<br /><br />The SLCC is without doubt a lawyer protection society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-60517037866261163092016-06-30T18:51:18.602+01:002016-06-30T18:51:18.602+01:00Scotland is a crooked little lawyer ridden corrupt...Scotland is a crooked little lawyer ridden corrupt country run by lawyers no wonder the EU wants nothing to do with Scotland!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com