Explanatory Memorandum

Legal Complaints and Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 14

11th April 2016

Commentary on Sections

Section 44: Reports of investigations

Section 44 provides that the Solicitors Complaints Committee may publish a report about the investigation, consideration and determination of any particular case if it considers it appropriate. Under subsection (2) the report may not contain the complainant’s name or any other identifying information, unless the complainant consents to the inclusion of that information.