Raab returns as justice secretary
The new Prime Minister’s appointments to his new cabinet dominate the news.
The Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Gazette and more than 250 local news outlets carry comment from Law Society President Lubna Shuja on news Dominic Raab has been re-appointed as justice secretary.
Lubna said: “We look forward to the chance to pick up discussions where they left off with the returning Justice Secretary.
“The first thing on his to-do list must be to provide parity for solicitors on criminal legal aid rates with the deal his predecessor agreed with barristers.
“We also urge the Justice Secretary to listen carefully to the concerns of parliament over the divisive Bill of Rights Bill.”
Read our key asks for the new PM from the solicitor profession.
Criminal justice system
Law Society President Lubna Shuja spoke about the criminal court backlog and lack of investment in the criminal justice system on ITV Anglia (segment starts from 10:18, Lubna’s interview starts from 12:18), Central, Tyne Tees, Meridian, Westcountry and Yorkshire.
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