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Lawyers threaten strike action over ‘Debt Collector’ plans

Defence lawyers have vowed to oppose plans that would force them to pursue unpaid fees from impoverished clients despite new warnings that Scotland’s legal aid system is at breaking point.

Solicitors to Become Unpaid Debt Collectors?

Solicitors have said they could become unpaid debt collectors as a result of proposed legislation aimed at making ...