Summary
SALARIED public defence lawyers, introduced by the Scottish Executive in a bid to cut spiralling legal aid costs, are handling just three cases a week.
The U.S-style scheme was seen as more economical than engaging private defence solicitors on a case by case basis at public expense.See the full content of this document
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1m Public Defenders Handle Three Cases Aweek
But The Mail On Sunday has learned that The Public Defence Solicitors Office (PDSO) has handled only a frac...
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