Following criticisms of ‘excessively high’ lawyers’ fees by St Helier Deputy Mike Higgins, Senator Maclean defended the profession during States question time yesterday.

Senator Maclean said: ‘I have no reason to think a cartel practice is being performed by law firms. I don’t intend to ask the JCRA to investigate.’

• See Wednesday’s JEP for full story and more news from States question time.