In response to that, Scottish Labour's @glasgowpam.bsky.social was pretty clear: "Bluntly, we need to rebuild the scaffolding around children and young people."

Her comments echo the warning from the Children's Commissioner.

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All the articles in our Beyond Breaking Point: Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis can be read here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472727...

There's more important work coming tomorrow.

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How are rural communities impacted by access to legal aid? @kathleennutt.bsky.social speaks to Orkney's sole legal aid solicitor Serena Sutherland. She says the situation is "not sustainable". 👇

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472767...

This interview with a parent who hasn't spoken to their child in five years really highlights the importance of our series. Devastating but important work from my friend and colleague @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social

Read here. 👇

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472486...

It's day two of @heraldscotland.bsky.social investigation into access to justice.

Lawyers in Glasgow tell us there's an "impending disaster" in civil legal aid as 80% consider withdrawing from domestic abuse protective cases because of pay concerns.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472546...

Will keep the controversial Christmas posts at a minimum and instead focus on politics and three-legged one-eyed Louie and Dexter 😺

First post on here is an important one: the Christmas tree up 🎄🌟