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Judge: Show us the evidence! Us: What evidence? #FreeCuthbert

Robert More: Big trouble in our little justice system scottishlegal.com/article/robert…

#GownsDown: Defence lawyers’ boycott goes ahead after talks with Yousaf fail scottishlegal.com/article/gownsd…

GBA Members decline to attend holiday custody courts with immediate effect – Glasgow Bar Association glasgowbarassociation.co.uk/2021/09/24/gba…

Criminal defence solicitors from the Scottish Borders – Holiday Custody Court update glasgowbarassociation.co.uk/2021/09/27/cri…

Very proud of our members taking part in a demonstration of our dissatisfaction at the conduct of Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) this past weekend.

I’ll help the Minister out: even if Scottish Government increased current fee rates by 50%, they would still represent a 16.25% reduction from when the fixed fee was first set, allowing for inflation. She just doesn’t get it.

Yet another nail in the coffin for legal aid with Kate Forbes MSP’ spending review yesterday. Further real terms cut of 20%. Time to decline instructions in sex cases? ScotGov Justice Jamie Greene MSP Liam Kerr

Another loss to criminal defence. Good luck for the future, Lyndsey Barber

So powerful to see several junior barristers step forward this week to speak out about the harsh reality of being a criminal legal aid lawyer. Their voices must be heard. New piece from me: lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and…

BREAKING POINT The number of solicitors providing criminal legal assistance in Scotland has now dropped below 1,000 for the first time since records began and the rate of departure has accelerated massively over the last year. Well done Go to @AshReganSNP Keith Brown

Have read the latest letter to the Law Society Scotland President from ScotGov Justice and cannot believe it. Yet another new low for the government on Legal Aid - if that were possible. When are we going to learn? @KeithBrownSNP Jamie Greene MSP

BROKEN There are now just 357 criminal solicitors in private practice offering duty services. Not firms. Not offices. 357 individuals - in the whole of Scotland. Well done @KeithBrownSNP ScotGov Justice Jamie Greene MSP Liam Kerr

Completely agree. Lawyers must never be complicit in unfairness, or injustice. I will not be accepting instructions in any judge-only trials. I call upon all my colleagues to do the same.