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UK - Barristers in England and Wales staged a half-day
walkout in protest at government cuts to legal aid, which could leave them paid
as little as £20 for a day's work.
Legal Aid is a form of grant paid to lawyers on behalf of
citizens who need representation but cannot afford the fees. Over the years
Legal Aid has reduced and now the government wants to stop it altogether. If
this happens, many barristers would have difficulty practising as many of the
people they represent cannot afford their fees, so they wanUK - Barristers in
England and Wales staged a half-day walkout in protest at government cuts to
legal aid, which could leave them paid as little as £20 for a day's work.
Legal Aid is a form of grant paid to lawyers on behalf of
citizens who need representation but cannot afford the fees. Over the years
Legal Aid has reduced and now the government wants to stop it altogether. If
this happens, many barristers would have difficukty practising as many of the
people they represent cannot afford their fees, so they want Legal Aid to be
increased.
But is this true of are these lawyers just greedy fat cats
who want more? Some newly qualified barristers earn about £10,000 per annum according
to the protester ( UK minimum wage is £21, 000).
Here is their pay structure as published on channel4.com.
So, you decide: Legal Aid to be increased.
But is this true of are these lawyers just greedy fat cats
who want more? Some newly qualified barristers earn about £10,000 per annum according
to the protester ( UK minimum wage is £21, 000).
Here is their pay structure as published on channel4.com.
So, you decide:
As you can see 761 lawyers earn just £10k, that is less than what a supermarket assistant earns. But often lawyers have a way of making and defending their point successfully.
Information from Channel4
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