The Scheme Rules are the framework that describes how the Legal Ombudsman resolves disputes in the legal jurisdiction.
Under section 155 of the Act, the OLC must obtain the consent of the LSB before making rules.
Previous applications to change OLC scheme rules:
2019
11 February 2019: Proposal to remove reference to the CMC jurisdiction following their transfer to the FCA.
Rules as consented to on 28 February 2019 and published 1 April 2019
2018
Rules as consented to by the Board on 22 March 2018 and published 16 April 2018
2014
November 2014: Proposal for the inclusion of the CMC jurisdiction
Rules as consented to by the Board on 26 November 2014 and published 28 Jan 2015
2012
September 2012: Proposal for changes to time limits and financial compensation limits following consultation
Rules as consented to by the Board on 12 September 2012 and published 1 February 2013
2009
December 2009: Proposal for the establishment of the scheme rules for the Legal Ombudsman
Rules as consented to by the Board on 17 December 2009 and published 6 October 2010.