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What a mess.

The inter-relations between these two bodies reflect all the inconsistencies, contradictions and tensions which exist at the heart of the very legislation the Law Society opposed so miserably.

Just taking the actions of the Law Society during the criminal tender discussions as an example little loyalty from members was engendered by its agreement to the legal aid contracts with the MOJ behind the backs of the very same members.

The constant reference to "consumers" shows that a root and branch governance review is badly needed.

The tragedy is that solicitors are being attacked on so many fronts any positive outcome may come far too late.