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Flat Fee Legal Aid Sparks Court Battle | Cork News
A solicitor is launching a high-stakes legal challenge against a new flat-fee payment system for criminal legal aid, arguing it’s unfair, unworkable, and potentially illegal. Under the new rules, lawyers get €520 per case regardless of court appearances or case complexity — a drastic shift from the previous model. The lawyer contends this violates his right to earn a living and ignores the reality of prolonged, multi-court proceedings. The High Court has already granted judicial review permission, recognizing the case’s public importance, and the solicitor is seeking an immediate halt to the…
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