But defiant barristers go on with all-out strike

CRIMINAL barristers are to continue their all-out strike despite the Queen’s death.

The leader of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) said defence barristers will continue to refuse to work on legal aid-funded cases. CBA chairman Kirsty Brimelow KC told members: ‘This is a critical stage. The action is having substantial impact and resolution is a logical government step.’

Protests at courts and in Westminster next week have been called off, but the strike action will continue. Protests after the Queen’s funeral will be ‘kept under review’.

The Communication Workers Union axed yesterday’s postal strikes, and the RMT rail union has called off its strikes next Thursday and Saturday so mourners can get to London.