Jim O'Callaghan: “I’m satisfied that there are solicitors who are operating the scheme and doing so effectively.”

But they've also been done sensitively and methodically. I'm pleased to say they have not resulted in what some people thought may happen was homelessness of Ukrainian people in the area.

All our focus should be on what’s in the best interests of court users.

The criminal courts are operating, and they’re operating effectively.

I should also say that I find the position of the Law Society in relation to the new scheme somewhat contradictory.