US Politics | Striking barristers could finally return to court after ministers make new pay offer
STRIKING barristers could finally return to court after ministers yesterday brought a new pay deal offer to the table. Wig-wearing advocates in England and Wales walked out of work indefinitely last month after snubbing a 15 per cent government pay rise. 
A new offer could see barristers vote to end their pay row with the government The Criminal Bar Association has been demanding an eye-watering 25 per cent salary increase for legal aid work. The new offer doesn't improve on the original 15 per cent, but includes a further investment of £54 million into the service. The millions would contribute to fee increases for solicitors to help reduce the 60,000 case crown court backlog, and for case preparation. An extra £4m would go to defence barristers in pre-recorded cross-examinations, and another £5m would hike youth court fees. READ MORE ON STRIKES 
RAIL FAIL Rail strikes will paralyse half the country with just ONE in five trains running A ballot on the deal could go ahead as early as this weekend. Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis said: "I greatly value the criminal bar and solicitors and the work they do every day in our Crown and Magistrates Courts. "These are generous proposals, and I would strongly urge all members of the Criminal Bar Association to consider carefully, end their strike and work with me to deliver better outcomes for victims of crime." Read More on The Sun 
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A new offer could see barristers vote to end their pay row with the government The Criminal Bar Association has been demanding an eye-watering 25 per cent salary increase for legal aid work. The new offer doesn't improve on the original 15 per cent, but includes a further investment of £54 million into the service. The millions would contribute to fee increases for solicitors to help reduce the 60,000 case crown court backlog, and for case preparation. An extra £4m would go to defence barristers in pre-recorded cross-examinations, and another £5m would hike youth court fees. READ MORE ON STRIKES RAIL FAIL Rail strikes will paralyse half the country with just ONE in five trains running A ballot on the deal could go ahead as early as this weekend. Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis said: "I greatly value the criminal bar and solicitors and the work they do every day in our Crown and Magistrates Courts. "These are generous proposals, and I would strongly urge all members of the Criminal Bar Association to consider carefully, end their strike and work with me to deliver better outcomes for victims of crime." Read More on The Sun TO DYE FOR I gave my couch a modern update using PAINT
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