THE dispute between the Scottish Government and the legal profession looks set to continue after several legal associations voted to reject proposed amendments to controversial legal aid plans.
Bar associations in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dumbarton, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy all refused to accept the proposed changes, with others expected to follow.
The lawyers are unhappy at Government plans to charge contributions for legal aid for those with a disposable income of more than £68 a week – a move they claim will limit access to justice.
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