Part II Procedure and Powers of Tribunal
Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (1980 c 46) | Legislation

Part II Procedure and Powers of Tribunal

Complaints

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The making of a complaint to the Tribunal or the giving of any information in connection with a complaint shall confer qualified privilege.

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A complaint made to the Tribunal shall not be withdrawn except with the Tribunal's leave and subject to such conditions with respect to expenses or otherwise as the Tribunal thinks fit.

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Subject to Part IV, the Tribunal may dismiss a complaint against a solicitor [or an incorporated practice]—

(a)     without requiring the solicitor [or the incorporated practice] to answer the allegations made against him [or, as the case may be, it] or without holding any enquiry if—

(i)     they are of the opinion that the complaint discloses no prima facie case of professional misconduct on the part of the solicitor [or, of failure on the part of the incorporated practice to comply with any provision of this Act or of rules made under this Act] [.Ìý.Ìý.±Õ; or

(ii)     the complainer fails to comply with any rule made under section 52; or

(b)     without hearing parties if they are of the opinion upon consideration of the complaint and other

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