Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007, Introductory Text is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 14 May 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 14th December 2006 and received Royal Assent on 19th January 2007
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to establish the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission; to make provision as regards complaints against members of the legal profession in Scotland and other matters concerning the regulation of that profession; to make provision in connection with the administration of the Scottish Legal Aid Fund, including a register of advice organisations in connection with advice and assistance; and for connected purposes.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Act applied (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195(1), 211(with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3(a) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)
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