UK trial lawyers uphold indefinite strike from 5 September

British lawyers involved in criminal trials have voted to go on strike indefinitely starting next month, the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) said Monday, further disrupting trials in a dispute over government funding. It is likely to cause

Barristers in England and Wales have been taking intermittent steps for months, refusing to take on new cases or cover the cases of overrun colleagues. of 80% said they now support escalating action.

They will step down indefinitely starting September 5, when Boris Johnson’s successor is due to be announced as the new prime minister.

(Reuters)