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Legal aid crisis leaving domestic abuse survivors without lawyers
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Four out of five Glasgow lawyers say they will no longer take on protective order cases—used to safeguard victims of domestic abuse and stalking—unless legal aid pay rates are increased. The Glasgow Bar Association warns this could have a significant impact on victims' access to justice.
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Explainer: Why are so many of Scotland's towns 'legal aid deserts'?
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"Over recent years there has been a marked drop in the availability of criminal legal aid. Those who continue to undertake legal aid work are having to cover an ever-larger area. All of this has the potential to harm some of the most vulnerable members of our communities."
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I spent a day in Europe’s busiest court — Here’s what I learned
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I spent a day inside Europe’s busiest court and saw firsthand the immense challenges facing Scotland’s legal aid system. It’s clear the cracks in our justice system are impacting the most vulnerable. Read about my experience and what it reveals about the state of access to justice in Scotland.
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