Solicitor launches High Court challenge to new 'unjust' criminal legal aid model
The High Court judge said the case was a matter of considerable public interest, relevant to solicitors and the operation of the criminal justice system. Therefore, the judge said, it was an issue that needed to be determined as soon as possible. File picture
A solicitor has launched a High Court challenge to a controversial new criminal legal aid payment model for the District Court.
The new model, which came into effect this week, has led to a severe backlash from solicitors and impacted work in the criminal justice system.
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