Practising Certificate Sub-Committee

Convener

Keith Hamilton

Secretary

Samantha Hollywood
samanthahollywood@lawscot.org.uk

Solicitor Members

Derek Allan

Elizabeth Comerford

David Di Paola

Jilly-Ann Melrose

Lay Members

Uzma Aslam

David Campbell

David Crossan

Paul Faris

Aims & functions of the committee

Consider complex applications for practising certificates or entrance/removal from the roll which are not dealt with by the Admissions Committee or administratively by the Registrar's department.
Consider and develop proposals to amend certain regulatory requirements, in accordance with our obligations to promote the regulatory objectives and aim to adopt best regulatory practice.
Approve the issue and amendment of Guidance in relation to certain practice rules.
Consider and determine applications for waiver of certain practice rule requirements in relation to the management and operation of legal practices.
Consider and determine whether evidence of professional indemnity insurance from practitioners is acceptable and approve acceptable alternative insurance provisions in situations where insurance under the Master Policy is not required.