Mistaken Claims on Barrister's £4m Legal Aid Earnings Amid Data Breach

Mistaken Claims on Barrister's £4m Legal Aid Earnings Amid Data Breach

First seen 18 Jan 2026, 05:44 UTC BbcCa.News.Yahoo 20.3

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Naomi Long, the justice minister, made an incorrect statement regarding a barrister's £4 million legal aid earnings, which was linked to a data breach. The claim was made on December 10, 2025, before any agreement was reached regarding the settlement. Subsequently, ministers agreed to the settlement, but the timeline of events remains unclear.