#baristers strike

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Baristers and RMT supporting each other during strike action.

This is what solidarity looks like in action.

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The Criminal Bar on strike – 9 things you need to know – The Secret Barrister

The Criminal Bar on strike – 9 things you need to know

Today, hundreds of criminal barristers across the country will not be going into court. Images of us dressed in our traditional absurd court

Barristers in England are on strike, this is a good explanation of why.

We stereotype barristers as being rich, but in their first year of qualifying, they can expect to earn less than £13,000 - whilst usually being in a lot of debt.

As well as everything else, this is a huge barrier for ordinary people entering criminal law.