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SNP accused of procrastination as lawyers warn criminal justice system may collapse

SNP accused of procrastination as lawyers warn criminal justice system may collapse
Criminal lawyers accuse the Scottish Government of delaying legal aid reform until after the 2026 election, warning the system may not survive that long.

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