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Law Society has ‘duty’ to tell solicitors to shun underpaid work, says president – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, fees, industrial action, Law Society, legal aid, news, solicitors by sally

‘The new president of the Law Society has said the association has a duty to tell solicitors in England and Wales to refuse criminal work if they are not paid properly for it, as they demand a 15% increase in legal aid fees to give them parity with barristers.’

The Guardian, 23rd October 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Unions Launch Legal Action Over The Government’s Agency Workers Strike Law – Each Other

Posted October 12th, 2022 in employment, government departments, human rights, industrial action, judicial review, news, trade unions by tracey

‘Ten trade unions are taking legal action against the government’s new regulations that allow agency workers to fill in for workers on strike. ‘

Each Other, 12th October 2022

Source: eachother.org.uk

London school uses law change to replace striking staff with agency workers – The Guardian

Posted October 11th, 2022 in casual workers, education, industrial action, news by tracey

‘A primary school whose top management were paid £1.49m last year has become among the first to use strike-busting legislation allowing them to hire agency workers to replace striking staff.’

The Guardian, 11th October 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Criminal barristers vote to end strike over pay – BBC News

Posted October 10th, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, fees, industrial action, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news, remuneration by tracey

‘Criminal barristers in England and Wales have voted to end their long-running strike action after the government offered a new pay deal.’

BBC News, 10th October 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Judges wrong to bail defendants due to barristers’ strike, high court rules – The Guardian

Posted September 28th, 2022 in bail, barristers, criminal justice, Crown Court, custody, delay, fees, industrial action, judges, Ministry of Justice, news by michael

‘Judges were wrong to refuse to extend the period defendants could be kept in jail awaiting trial in cases delayed by the criminal barristers’ strike, the high court has ruled.’

The Guardian, 28th September 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Judges unlawfully releasing defendants, court hears – BBC News

Posted September 28th, 2022 in bail, barristers, criminal justice, Crown Court, custody, delay, fees, industrial action, judges, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

‘Crown Court judges have been releasing potentially dangerous criminals unlawfully because of delays linked to the criminal barristers’ strike, the High Court has heard.’

BBC News, 27th September 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Judges wrong to state views about barristers’ strike, high court told – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, industrial action, judiciary, news, remand by sally

‘Judges acted wrongly when expressing views on the criminal barristers’ strike as they refused to keep defendants behind bars in cases delayed by the ongoing pay dispute, the high court has heard.’

The Guardian, 26th September 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

CPS brings case against judges bailing defendants – BBC News

Posted September 26th, 2022 in bail, barristers, criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, custody, delay, fees, industrial action, judges, Ministry of Justice, news, trials by sally

‘The director of public prosecutions is bringing a High Court challenge against judges’ refusal to detain defendants for longer ahead of trial amid record-high backlogs and legal strikes.’

BBC News, 26th September 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Four murder accused to be released on bail amid legal aid strikes – The Guardian

Posted September 23rd, 2022 in bail, barristers, criminal justice, custody, fees, industrial action, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, murder, news by sally

‘Four people accused of murder are to be released on bail after a judge refused to extend the time they could be kept in custody pending trial.’

The Guardian, 22nd September 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Striking barristers hold talks with new justice secretary – BBC News

Posted September 22nd, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, industrial action, legal aid, news, remuneration by sally

‘Barristers on strike in England and Wales have been urged to return to work during their first round of negotiations with the justice secretary.’

BBC News, 21st September 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Delays leave man facing four years in Leicester jail without trial – The Guardian

Posted September 16th, 2022 in barristers, coronavirus, courts, criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, delay, drug offences, firearms, industrial action, miscarriage of justice, news by tracey

‘A man has been told he will have to spend at least four years and three months in jail without trial as a result of Covid, barrister strikes and a malfunctioning courtroom.’

The Guardian, 15th September 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Barristers accuse ministers of rushing release of pre-recorded video evidence – The Guardian

Posted September 9th, 2022 in barristers, budgets, criminal justice, cross-examination, Crown Court, delay, fees, industrial action, Ministry of Justice, news, rape, sexual offences, victims, video recordings, witnesses by tracey

‘Barristers have accused ministers of ignoring a crisis in the criminal justice system by continuing to roll out pre-recorded video evidence for rape survivors in England and Wales amid a strike by advocates. The policy, allowing complainants of offences including modern slavery to be cross-examined before trial in front of a limited number of people, was extended to five more crown courts on Friday, taking the total to 63. Three-quarters of courts are covered and all will be by the end of the month.’

The Guardian, 9th September 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Barrister strike: Criminal law is not dying, it’s dead, says barrister – BBC News

Posted September 6th, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, industrial action, legal aid, news, remuneration by sally

‘Criminal law is “not dying, it’s pretty much dead” one barrister has claimed.’

BBC News, 6th September 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Barristers strike: ‘The system is falling apart and victims are let down’ – BBC News

Posted September 5th, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, demonstrations, fees, industrial action, legal aid, mental health, Ministry of Justice, news, remuneration by tracey

‘As many defence barristers begin an indefinite strike over pay, the BBC spoke to a barrister about her day-to-day work in the “falling apart” criminal justice system and to an alleged victim of sexual abuse caught up in the backlog of cases.’

BBC News, 5th September 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Barristers start indefinite strike action over pay in England and Wales – BBC News

Posted September 5th, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, demonstrations, fees, industrial action, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news, remuneration by tracey

‘Barristers in England and Wales are starting an indefinite, uninterrupted strike, in an escalation of industrial action over pay which began in April.’

BBC News, 5th September 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Convictions for peaceful protests “should not lead to regulatory action” – Legal Futures

Posted September 2nd, 2022 in demonstrations, disciplinary procedures, industrial action, news, solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority by tracey

‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is unlikely to take action against solicitors convicted in exercising their right to protest where no significant harm has been caused, it said yesterday.’

Legal Futures, 2nd September 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Court ‘chaos’ seeing criminals go free, victims’ commissioner warns, as barristers strike – The Independent

Posted August 30th, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, domestic violence, industrial action, news, remuneration, victims by tracey

‘Court “chaos” is resulting in criminals going free, the victims’ commissioner has warned, as barristers move to an all-out strike. Record backlogs, which are already seeing cases scheduled late in 2024, are expected to be worsened significantly by a continuous walkout starting on Tuesday that will bring most crown court hearings to a halt in England and Wales.’

The Independent, 29th August 2022

Source: www.independent.co.uk

It tears barristers like me apart to strike, but the government has left us no choice Simon Spence – The Guardian

Posted August 24th, 2022 in barristers, budgets, criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, demonstrations, fees, HM Courts Service, industrial action, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The walkout in England and Wales is not merely about pay: it is about a criminal justice system that has been left to crumble.”

The Guardian, 22nd August 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Why criminal barristers are striking over legal aid funding – The Guardian

Posted August 23rd, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, industrial action, legal aid, news, remuneration by sally

‘Criminal barristers in England and Wales have voted overwhelmingly to strike indefinitely from 5 September, the same date the new Conservative leader and prime minister will be announced.’

The Guardian, 22nd August 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Barristers vote for all-out strike from 5 September – The Independent

Posted August 22nd, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, fees, industrial action, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news, statistics, victims by tracey

‘Criminal defence barristers are to go on an all-out strike from next week, bringing the majority of crown court cases to a grinding halt.’

The Independent, 22nd August 2022

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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