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Legal Defence Union
The Legal Defence Union (LDU) exists for the specific purpose of promoting and protecting the welfare of solicitors in Scotland.
It is committed to protecting the interests of all solicitors in Scotland, whether engaged in court, conveyancing or commercial work, in town or country, and in all areas of activity.
At a wider level, the LDU aims to promote the interests and defence of solicitors in Parliament, in the media and to the general public.
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Scottish Court Service
This site provides an access point to information relating to all civil and criminal courts within Scotland, including the Court of Session, the High Court of Justiciary, the Sheriff Courts and a number of other courts, commissions and tribunals as well the District Courts. The information includes location details, contact numbers, advice and details of recent significant judgments. • Visit
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Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
New Body set up to deal with Complaints of Inadequate Professional Service by Solicitors. • Visit
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The Law Society of Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland is the governing body for Scottish solicitors. It was established by the Legal Aid & Solicitors (Scotland) Act in 1949. The main aims of the Society are set out in the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980. In essence, the Society promotes the interests of solicitors in Scotland and provides services to the public in this field. • Visit
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The Scottish Legal Services Ombudsman
The Ombudsman is independent from the legal professions and is not a lawyer. She is also independent from Government and the Ombudsman's findings and recommendations are not reviewed by Scottish Ministers or the Scottish Executive. • Visit
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The Scottish Parliament
This is the website of the Scottish Parliament - one of its committees is presently looking into the regulation of the legal profession. • Visit
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