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I think it is easy to be dismissive of a "public sector attitude" in these circumstances, but think you should probably have a word with yourself Marshall Hall. Clearly, Claire Gilham has been through some difficult times. Perhaps others have managed to deal with it better, perhaps some have struggled through and tried to sweep it under the carpet?! I think it would be naive to suggest that the whole system hasn't been left the poorer as a result of the cuts - I doubt many disagree with that! However, I think a little compassion for somebody who has suffered a breakdown, would cast you/the profession in a better light, rather than complaining that she has something you don't. Service as a district judge is open to you, if you want shorter office hours and a "gold-plated pension and sick pay entitlements..." go and get it!
As a private practice solicitor, I'd much rather be in a profession that was supportive of one another/those we work with, than trying to knock them down at every opportunity. C'mon Marshall, I think you should be a better member of the profession, a better person even, than your last comments.