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Flat Fee Legal Aid Sparks Court Battle | Cork News
A new flat-fee legal aid model—520 euros per client, regardless of court appearances—is sparking chaos in the criminal justice system, with lawyers protesting and a High Court battle brewing. A solicitor argues the change violates the 1962 Criminal Justice Legal Aid Act by forcing judges to issue just one certificate per accused, undermining the system’s flexibility. The government counters that the law doesn’t require per-appearance payments and that this move is purely economic. The court’s decision could reshape how legal aid is funded and delivered nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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