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An Information Sheet on the Tribunal - please click here.
General information on the the Tribunal.
An Information Sheet about Hearings before the Tribunal - please click here.
Guidance about the procedure of when a case is called before the Tribunal.
Guidance on Indicative Sanctions - please click here.
Guidance Notes for Witnesses - please click here.
Information for witnesses called before the Tribunal by the parties of the case.
Guidance for Electronic Productions - please click here.
Guidance for parties of a case lodging electronic Productions with the Tribunal.
Information for the Media - please click here.
Information for the Press and Media attending a Tribunal.
Glossary of Terms - please click here.
Words commonly used within the Tribunal.
Guidance Notes for Respondents - please click here.
Information for Respondents who are a party in a case before the Tribunal.
Guidance and Compensation Claim Form for Secondary Complainers - please click here.
Information for Secondary Complainers who have been contacted by a Fiscal for the Law Society and wish to make a compensation claim.
Flow Chart Procedure on Complaints under Tribunal Rules 2008 - please click here.
Outline of the basic procedure of the Tribunal in relation to Complaints under the Tribunal's 2008 Rules.
Guidance for Making an Appeal to the Tribunal by a Complainer - please click here.
Guidance and Form 4 to use to lodge an appeal with the Tribunal. (Section 42ZA (10) or (11))
Law Society Guidance for Complainers - please click here.
Guidance for Complainers in making an appeal against a decision of the Law Society of Scotland. (Section 42ZA Appeal)
Guidance for Making an Appeal to the Tribunal by a Solicitor - please click here.
Guidance and Form 4 to use to lodge an appeal with the Tribunal. (Section 42ZA (9))
Flow Chart Procedure on 2008 Rules Section 42ZA Appeals - please click here.
Outline of the basic procedure of the Tribunal in relation to Section 42ZA Appeals.
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