Justice minister says he will not reverse legal aid changes despite solicitors' action

The justice minister has said he will not reverse his plans to overhaul the criminal legal aid scheme, while insisting he has no difficulty meeting solicitors to discuss the dispute.

The comments come as solicitors across the country have withdrawn legal aid services in large numbers amid the ongoing row with the minister, with neither side showing any sign of backing down.

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