Scotcast - 'One lawyer quit to become cabin crew'
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A shortage of legal aid lawyers could lead to industrial action and a bigger court backlog, Scotcast has been told.
Simon Brown, president of the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association, tells us why so many are turning their backs on defending the accused – and why, despite the relatively poor pay, he loves the job.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.
Published on Tuesday, 10th June 2025.
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