Update on plans due in Tynwald
The Isle of Man Law Society says a government scheme designed to cut legal aid costs will in fact do the opposite.
Its president, Jane Gray, appeared on Sunday Opinion on Manx Radio to speak about the proposal.
The Public Defender scheme has been put forward as part of government's SAVE initiative, a progress report on which will be debated in Tynwald next week.
Ms Gray says government's claims don't stack up:
Allinson: Government responding to calls over MiCard system
Previous plans to discontinue service have come under fire this week
Mountain Road closure extended by additional 24 hours
The road has been closed since Wednesday
Number of primary school pupils choosing school meals down nearly 20%
Data throughout the year shows more students taking up packed lunch
Tynwald backs major overhaul of jury eligibility rules
Order removes most automatic exemptions and widens the Island's pool of potential jurors
Peel Commissioners hopes for improved communication with new trader's association
Member Stuart Hardingham believes the relationship is a 'two way street'