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Legal aid 'I can't do it on my own:' Minister urges lawyers to return to legal aid talks Siobhian Brown has denied that legal aid in Scotland is in crisis and called on lawyers and their representative bodies to get “round the table” with her to talk about the future. Legal aid Legal aid sector could 'fall over' without investment in trainees, ministers warned Without investment in trainee solicitors who can work on legal aid, the sector will 'fall over', the Scottish Tories have warned. Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis Concerns as figures show women less likely to continue taking on legal aid There are far more men who continue to work on criminal legal aid cases than women in Scotland, figures seen by The Herald reveal,  as those in the profession voice concern over gender representation. Legal aid Colin Lancaster: ‘Legal aid helping more people – but system needs to change’ Colin Lancaster, chief executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board writes for The Herald's legal aid series. Legal is is helping more people, but the system needs to change, he argues. Colonialism 'Racial bias' of routine infant eye test is leading to unnecessary referrals A new paper from scientists at St Andrews University has highlighted how a routine eye test used worldwide to diagnose life- and sight-threatening conditions in infants is skewed by a 'colonial' racial bias. Labour Party Former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died aged 86, family announce Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family has announced Art exhibition University of Glasgow reported to ombudsman over moving of child abuse exhibition The organisers of an exhibition showcasing the stories of survivors of child sexual abuse have reported the University of Glasgow to the Scottish Public Service Ombudsman. National Care Service National Care Service 'tug of war' must end amid concerns Bill could be scrapped The political 'tug of war' around the National Care Service is damaging to disabled Scots, charities have warned, as they urge ministers not to scrap the at-risk plans. Audit Scotland Secretive Scottish Government's 'short-term' budgeting slammed by watchdog “Fundamental change” is needed to ensure public services remain affordable, Scotland’s national audit body has warned. David Lammy Neil Mackay: John Swinney has made a total ass of himself over Donald Trump John Swinney has walked into a fine trap of his own making. He fashioned the snare, laid it upon the ground, and clod-hopped into it, hoisting himself into the air to dangle there like, well, an ass, frankly.

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