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High Court finds legal aid changes to be “grossly unfair”

The High Court has found that the changes to the legal aid system are “grossly unfair”. The new r...

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18.00 3 Nov 2026


High Court finds legal aid changes to be “grossly unfair”


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The High Court has found that the changes to the legal aid system are “grossly unfair”. The new regulations involve providing solicitors a flat fee of €520 for each accused person they represent, regardless of the number of charges against them or the number of court appearances.

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