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Government pledges overhaul of legal aid system

All children will get free legal representation for the first time while some lawyers could receive a pay rise as part of an overhaul of the legal aid system. The Government plans will mean that, for the first time, no-one under the age of 18 ...

15 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Criminal courts face further disruption as barristers strike for fourth week

Barristers have walked out for a fourth week as industrial action continues at courts around the country. Criminal cases faced further disruption as a five-day strike by defence barristers went ahead on Monday. Lawyers gathered at rallies ...

18 Jul 2022 at 15:05

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Lawyers warn of legal aid system in ‘crisis’ as ministers make new funding offer

Scotland’s legal aid system is in “crisis” and an £11 million funding package from the Scottish Government “falls far short” of the investment that is needed, a leading lawyer has claimed. Community safety minister Ash Regan said the ...

01 Jul 2022 at 17:06

Robert Rinder on why he feels ‘justice is meaningless’ without legal aid support

TV judge Robert Rinder has said he would strike alongside fellow barristers because he feels that without access to legal aid “our justice is meaningless”. Members of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) in England and Wales voted ...

23 Aug 2022 at 13:26

Barristers vote to go on strike in fresh blow for beleaguered court system

Barristers have voted to go on strike in a row over legal aid funding. The Criminal Bar Association (CBA), which represents barristers in England and Wales, said several days of court walkouts will begin from next week. The ...

20 Jun 2022 at 14:54

Scotland

Lawyers announce withdrawal from Edinburgh Sheriff Court duty solicitor scheme

Lawyers in dispute with the Scottish Government about legal aid fees plan to stop operating the duty solicitor scheme at a major city court. Edinburgh Bar Association (EBA) members have withdrawn support for the scheme due,...

05 Jan 2022 at 22:55

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Over €9m in legal aid paid out in Louth

Over nine million euro has been paid out to legal representatives in Louth under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme over the last five years. The figures released to the Dundalk Democrat by the Department of Justice under ...

09 Nov 2022 at 20:33

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EXCLUSIVE: Over €9m in legal aid paid out in Louth

13 Nov 2022 at 18:33

Barristers vote to end strike action after accepting Government pay offer

Criminal barristers in England and Wales have voted to end strike action after accepting a Government pay offer. The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) announced the results of the ballot on Monday after members ...

10 Oct 2022 at 10:18

Barristers to vote on whether to end strike action

Barristers are set to vote on whether to end strike action after a pay offer from the Government. A ballot for Criminal Bar Association (CBA) members is due to open on Tuesday evening and will close on ...

04 Oct 2022 at 13:40

Solicitors threaten Government with legal action in row over fees

Solicitors have threatened the Government with legal action in a row over fees. The Law Society of England and Wales said it has called on the Justice Secretary to rethink the rates criminal defence ...

11 Jan 2023 at 18:32

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Louth public asked to participate in consultation on the Civil Legal Aid Scheme

Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD is today encouraging the people of Louth to participate in the consultation on reform of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme before the closing date next month. Last ...

24 Jan 2023 at 21:33

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