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Cork District Court is caught in legal limbo as a solicitors’ strike stalls case progression, forcing judges to pause critical steps like serving evidence in a high-stakes assault trial. A 33-year-old man accused of fracturing another man’s jaw — requiring surgery — faces charges including assault, trespassing, and being in a stolen vehicle. The judge, wary of proceeding without clear guidance, has paused the case’s move to circuit court, calling for input from the state solicitor or DPP to navigate the strike’s unprecedented disruptions. This case exemplifies how the strike is unraveling the entire judicial system, demanding careful, official direction to ensure justice isn’t compromised.

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