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The systematic dismantling of the High Street legal profession, from removal of legal aid in family and criminal work, together with the attacks on personal injury and clinical negligence work by the government will do far more to enhance the gender imbalance than any expensive quango.
Where is the money coming from to pay Mr Hampton for his high-faluting role?
I have worked long and hard (not only as a lawyer, but to have and raise 3 children) to reach my position as partner in a small high street firm - a position which looks likely to disappear, along with a number of my employees if the small claims limit in personal injury is increased to £5000 and we are prevented from bringing claims on behalf of those suffering from "whiplash injuries".