Legal Aid Saskatchewan has been dealing with staffing issues since 2021, its CEO told the Leader\u002DPost.
During a recent appearance by video in Regina Provincial Court, he asked the judge for a five minute “recess.” He wanted — needed to discuss his case with his Legal Aid Saskatchewan lawyer.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
LAS provides criminal, family and child protection legal services to people in low-income situations. As well, anyone in custody qualifies automatically for LAS assistance, at least at the early stages. But the Regina city office is now fully staffed, save for one temporary “COVID relief” position, she told the Leader-Post.LAS lawyers have full plates. Mallin says most of the organization’s lawyers, whom she calls some of the best in the province, are carrying upwards of 100 to 150 files at any given time.There has been “significant turnover” in Regina.
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