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Civil Aid Inquiry: the conversation continues
3rd June 2025
Having given evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on their Civil Legal Aid Inquiry, Law Society of Scotland President, Pat Thom watched the next two sessions and shares her take on proceedings.
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