Criminal courts in England and Wales face further disruptions as barristers walked out for a third week despite an increased pay offer from the government.
On Monday, lawyers gathered at the Supreme Court in London as well as Birmingham, Preston, and Plymouth Crown Courts to support the ongoing strike action led by the Criminal Bar Association (CBA).
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said barristers will receive a 15 percent pay rise for legally aided work from the end of September, meaning they will earn £7,000 ($8,300) more per year.
‘Very Generous’
Justice ministers have urged the CBA to accept the “very generous” pay offer to “stop victims having to wait longer for justice.”…