JUSTICE Secretary Kenny MacAskill has confirmed he will not back down on forcing lawyers to collect payments from clients under his controversial Legal Aid reforms.
The overhaul has prompted lawyers to vote in favour of strike action, with courts due to be brought to a standstill in the run-up to Christmas.
Those who have more than £68 a week disposable income will have to pay a contribution towards their Legal Aid bill under the plans, with lawyers responsible for collecting the money.
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