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Legal Aid Crisis Sparks Justice Ruling | Cork News
The High Court has slammed the system for denying justice to detainees held without lawyers during bail hearings — a direct result of solicitors boycotting a new legal aid scheme that pays a flat €520 per case, no matter how many court appearances are needed. Eleven accused individuals successfully argued they were unlawfully detained due to lack of counsel, with some later granted bail after their cases were filed. The court found fault not with judges, but with the flawed system that left people vulnerable. This isn’t just a payment dispute — it’s a systemic failure with far-reaching…
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