The Scottish Government recently published their review of the Legal Aid System. This has prompted many concerns within the profession. A sub-committee of the Edinburgh Bar Association are preparing a detailed response. Any comments on the Review can be emailed to the Association at edinburghbarassociation@gmail.com
Link to 'Rethinking Legal Aid: An Independent Strategic Review'
EDINBURGH BAR ASSOCIATION STATEMENT REGARDING WITHDRAWAL FROM THE EXTRADITION DUTY SCHEME As is now well documented, over the last 12 months the Edinburgh Bar Association has been conducting a review
16th January, 2019. Ash Denham MSP, Minister for Community Safety, Scottish Government, St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG Dear Minister, CRIMINAL LEGAL AID REVERSAL OF TEMPORARY FEE RE
A few weeks ago, the EBA announced that it could no longer recommend to members that they be appointed by the court to represent accused people in summary criminal cases where there was no legal aid o
