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The government’s push to overhaul legal aid is sparking outrage among lawyers, who warn new “one accused, one fee” rules will cripple representation—especially for the vulnerable. One shocking case saw a single defendant nab 63 legal aid certificates for one court appearance, costing up to €14,000. While ministers claim the reforms target abuse, legal experts call them “derisory,” arguing the system is already underfunded and these cuts will worsen access to justice. Courts often skip financial checks, and aid cases drag on twice as long—fueling a 100% surge in spending since 2015. Lawyers are preparing to strike as July 1st looms, fearing their livelihoods—and clients’ rights—will be sacrificed.

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