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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher McKeon

Justice Secretary ‘hopeful’ of end to barrister strike

PA Wire

The Government needs to ensure that routine strikes by barristers do not slow down victims’ access to justice, the Justice Secretary has said.

Brandon Lewis said he was “hopeful” that the long-running strike by criminal barristers in England and Wales would end after the Government offered them “a comprehensive package” including a 15% fee increase.

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