The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) held a ballot of members on its proposals for a ‘whole profession walkout’ on 1 July, and for prosecution and defence barristers to refuse returns from 1 July. Barristers say they can receive as little as
£46.50 for a day in court.
Some 2,586 of 2,725 barristers (94.9%) voted in favour of the CBA’s proposal for action now in respect of prosecution fees.
And 2,567 of 2,735 barristers (93.9%) voted for the CBA’s proposed action now in respect of the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).
CBA chair Chris Henley QC and vice-chair Caroline Goodwin QC said in a message on the CBA website: ‘Your message is very clear. Your engagement has been overwhelming.
‘In the background a great deal of activity has been going on. There has been very constructive engagement with the government and CPS on an almost daily basis for several weeks.’
