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Detainees Challenge Illegal Detention | Cork News
Ten detainees are fighting illegal imprisonment after showing up to court without lawyers, as a new flat-fee legal aid system—charging 520 euros per client regardless of court appearances—has caused attorneys to refuse representation. The Justice Minister defends the policy, but accused individuals are now challenging it at the High Court, arguing their constitutional right to counsel was violated. One defendant, who missed court due to past drug use but claims sobriety, was denied bail—though the judge said she’d reconsider if he proves he’s clean. With a High Court hearing scheduled for…
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