Protest pair seek legal aid to fight contempt cases

Two anti-water protesters are seeking legal aid to fight their High Court cases.

The two men want legal aid in proceedings where it is claimed they breached court orders not to intimidate or interfere with workers installing water meters.

In the test cases, John Darcy and Anthony Eccles want the High Court to make declarations including that they are entitled to have their legal costs covered by the State in proceedings seeking their attachment, possible committal to prison, and/or fines.