Aftermath of legal aid cyber attack becoming problematic in courts – Law Society

Magistrates’ courts in particular have been affected by the aftermath of the cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency (Nick Ansell/PA Wire) - (PA Archive)

The aftermath of the legal aid cyber attack is becoming “particularly problematic” in the magistrates’ courts amid calls to get the system back online, a solicitors’ body has warned.

The Law Society of England and Wales said while legal aid cases continue to be heard, some dozens of complex, means-tested cases are being adjourned where funding remains uncertain.