The Department of Justice plans to consult on raising legal aid fees during the barrister strike. Department of Justice to Seek Views on Legal Aid Fee Increases Amid Barrister Strike Belfast: The Department of Justice is looking to improve legal aid services. They want to ensure everyone, especially vulnerable people, can access justice. This is…
Criminal barristers extend their action over legal aid fees, impacting serious cases in February. Criminal Barristers Vote to Continue Action in Legal Aid Dispute Belfast: Criminal barristers are still not showing up for legal aid cases. This is part of a dispute over fees. They started this action in January and will keep it going…
Local solicitors express concerns over stagnant legal aid fees and future Greenock Law Firms Struggling Financially Amidst Legal Aid Challenges Greenock: Aidan Gallagher, a local solicitor, recently shared some eye-opening insights about the state of legal aid in the area. He mentioned that the fees for legal aid have barely budged in the last 25…
An inmate shares the struggles of preparing a defence while facing trial in a crowded UK prison system The Secret Prisoner: Preparing My Defence Before Trial in a Crisis London: So, there’s this guy in a UK prison, right? He’s waiting for his trial and trying to figure out how to defend himself. It’s a…
The criminal justice system is in jeopardy as barristers leave for higher-paying corporate roles Criminal Courts Face Crisis as Barristers Lured by Corporate Pay London: The court system is really feeling the heat right now. Barristers are leaving their posts to chase after better pay in corporate law, and it’s causing some serious issues. Mary…
Criminal barristers in Northern Ireland are boycotting legal aid cases, causing significant delays in the justice system. Barristers’ Month-Long Boycott Halts Criminal Trials Across Northern Ireland Belfast: So, here’s the scoop. Criminal barristers in Northern Ireland have kicked off a month-long boycott of legal aid-funded crown court cases. This is all part of a bigger…
A growing number of lawyers are declining to represent clients charged with certain crimes due to a pay crisis affecting legal aid. Lawyers Turn Away Clients Amid Legal Aid Pay Crisis London: It’s getting tough out there for folks needing legal help. Lawyers are turning down clients charged with certain crimes because they just can’t…
Phil Shiner, a former human rights lawyer, received a suspended sentence for fraud linked to false abuse claims against British troops in Iraq, avoiding jail time. Ex-Human Rights Lawyer Phil Shiner Avoids Jail Time Despite Shocking Iraq War Fraud Charges London: So, here’s the scoop. Phil Shiner, a former human rights lawyer, just dodged jail…
Phil Shiner, a former human rights lawyer, is set to be sentenced for fraud linked to Iraq War claims, raising eyebrows over his controversial practices. Ex-Human Rights Lawyer Faces Sentencing for Shocking Iraq War Fraud Scandal Birmingham: So, here’s the scoop. Phil Shiner, a former human rights lawyer, is about to face the music for…
