Post by nickd on Feb 1, 2011 1:39:23 GMT 1
Seemingly anyone commenting negatively on the proposed legal aid reforms can't do so objectively -
Well that's according to Conservative Vale of Glamorgan MP Alun Cairns who backs the reforms.
He said: "Of course, some of these strongest opponents come from the legal profession whose incomes depend on the money that comes from legal aid so I hardly think they're the most objective people.
"There's a significant amount of waste and a significant amount of expenditure that could be drawn from elsewhere."
It seems hard to understand Mr Cairns stance when he promotes the following on his website:
"The review of the HCMS Estate which included Courthouse closures and mergers of Local Justice Areas has highlighted that the Vale Magistrates Court is being considered for closure.
Whilst I welcome the Consultation, my concern is that the full implications of the proposed Courthouse closure in Barry have been thought through. I strongly oppose the closure of the Magistrates Court as it will deny cost effective justice to local people. "
How can anyone possibly oppose court closure and express concern over access to justice at local level - whilst backing these reforms?
Are these people for real, do they not know what a dedicated lot we are? - A dedication not matched to vastly inflated salaries I hasten to add.
Read the full story - including an account of the impact upon Wales - as covered by the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12261702
Well that's according to Conservative Vale of Glamorgan MP Alun Cairns who backs the reforms.
He said: "Of course, some of these strongest opponents come from the legal profession whose incomes depend on the money that comes from legal aid so I hardly think they're the most objective people.
"There's a significant amount of waste and a significant amount of expenditure that could be drawn from elsewhere."
It seems hard to understand Mr Cairns stance when he promotes the following on his website:
"The review of the HCMS Estate which included Courthouse closures and mergers of Local Justice Areas has highlighted that the Vale Magistrates Court is being considered for closure.
Whilst I welcome the Consultation, my concern is that the full implications of the proposed Courthouse closure in Barry have been thought through. I strongly oppose the closure of the Magistrates Court as it will deny cost effective justice to local people. "
How can anyone possibly oppose court closure and express concern over access to justice at local level - whilst backing these reforms?
Are these people for real, do they not know what a dedicated lot we are? - A dedication not matched to vastly inflated salaries I hasten to add.
Read the full story - including an account of the impact upon Wales - as covered by the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12261702