'Fundamental denial of justice' in bail hearings for unrepresented persons, High Court rulesSeveral similar cases brought by other accused persons are still live before the court.
Still ‘a lot’ of criminal legal aid claims, minister says amid disputeThe Justice Minister has been accused of making ‘inaccurate’ statements about the extent of a dispute with criminal legal aid solicitors over fees.
Justice Minister calls on solicitors to ‘be reasonable’ amid legal aid disputeJim O’Callaghan implemented a flat-fee rate for criminal legal aid in the district court from July 1st, prompting anger among solicitors.