Ian Moir Solicitor and Convenor of the Law Society`s Criminal Legal Aid Negotiation Team joins Ally Thomson of Hey Legal to outline the latest emergency measures applicable to Sheriff court summary business with information on the protocol around disposing of cases with written pleas, how this can help the criminal justice system, and how clients rights are protected. Ian outlines how payment for solicitors will work and discusses the current position with discounts being advised for early pleas. Essential listening for all Scottish criminal lawyers. Follow Ian on Twitter: @IanMoir5 Follow us across our socials @Hey_Legal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.