Belfast criminal barristers will strike on November 4 to protest low legal aid fees and funding.

Criminal barristers in Belfast plan to strike on November 4 in protest of low legal aid fees, refusing new cases in serious categories like murder and manslaughter. The Bar of Northern Ireland has called for urgent action from the Department of Justice, citing inadequate funding and a crisis in the legal aid system. They demand the publication of an independent review and an immediate fee increase to address the challenges facing the justice system.

November 04, 2024
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