It may not be the best time to say that the writing is on the wall for criminal defence solicitors, given that Lord Carter of Coles publishes his final report on legal aid procurement this week. After all, the government's troubleshooter is unlikely to provide much cheer for these hard-pressed practitioners. Nevertheless, our thanks go to Anthony Wooding of Ipswich firm Kerseys, who noticed this graffiti in a local car park.