Barrister claims strike is over ‘crumbling justice system’

A striking barrister slammed the government over the ‘crumbling criminal justice system’ as the summer of discontent hit the courts today (mon). The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) have said more than 1,000 cases will be impacted on each day of the strikes. Shauna Ritchie, based at 2 Bedford Row Chambers, was joined by up to 100 colleagues picketing outside the Old Bailey She said: ‘The reason we’re striking is because the criminal justice system is crumbling as a lack of…