PLANNED changes to criminal legal aid could have unintended consequences which could add to the cost of the system, according to an influential group of MSPs.
The Government has been asked to take a fresh look at issues such as some accused being allowed to recoup their costs, the threshold for contributions and the issue of lawyers having to collect the money.
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