Irish High Court Judges Criticize Solicitors' Withdrawal of Services
Two Irish High Court judges have strongly criticized the withdrawal of services by solicitors, deeming it 'intolerable' as it delays child abuse and sex offense cases. This latest action by solicitors is expected to last for three days.
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Solicitors to consider Minister’s changes in criminal defence legal fee payments aimed at resolving dispute
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Read full article →Two judges criticise solicitors' withdrawal of services
Two High Court judges have criticised solicitors withdrawing their services, as they were forced to adjourn trials and sentencing matters involving child complainants and serious sexual offending.
Read full article →Judges condemn ‘intolerable’ withdrawal of legal services delaying child-abuse and sex‑offence cases
By Courts Agency reporters
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