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Criminal Defence Solicitors Escalate Legal Aid Withdrawal, Disrupting Court Operations

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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Courts began facing increased disruption after criminal defence solicitors escalated the withdrawal of legal aid services to nearly all cases, including private law and persons in custody. This action stems from the Minister for Justice's failure to engage in discussions regarding a new legal aid payment model for the District Courts. The escalation has resulted in the adjournment of thousands of cases, compounding existing backlogs.

From irishtimes.com

Why it matters

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The dispute over the new legal aid payment model is causing significant operational disruption to the judicial function of the state. The withdrawal of services affects custody cases and protocol cases, which involve young or vulnerable defendants, victims, and witnesses.

From irishtimes.com

Who's involved

  • CollierTony Collier, a partner in Ferrys Solicitors LLP, reflected the position of many defence solicitors.
  • Mary Rose GeartyMary Rose Gearty, a High Court judge, was noted for encouraging a resolution to the dispute.
  • departmentThe department is affected by the withdrawal of services from defence solicitors.
  • stateThe state's judicial function is experiencing operational disruption due to the solicitor withdrawal.

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