Debate contribution: Criminal Barristers: Withdrawal of Services

Debate contribution by Mrs Pam Cameron on 30 June 2026.

MLA: Mrs Pam Cameron
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 30 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Criminal Barristers: Withdrawal of Services
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5653181

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I thank the Minister for her answer. Indeed, I thank her for the assistance that she, as Minister of Justice, gave my constituents Kathryn and Aaron McCollum following the tragic death of their much-loved husband and father. Her assistance was deeply appreciated. Many victims and witnesses have clearly had to face uncertainty and much distress over court dates. How will anyone who has been affected by the Bar strike to date be kept properly informed of relisted cases? Is any longer-term work being done to ensure that such a strike does not happen again in the criminal justice and legal aid system?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3837/22-27.

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