Lawyer solidarity

LIKE, I hope, many lawyers in Ireland, I have watched and read the news from Pakistan with utter shock.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2007 - 00:00

The imprisoning of the country’s chief justice has, quite rightly, brought many lawyers onto the streets in protest and to seek his reinstatement. I fully support their efforts.

The lack of response from the Bar Council and Law Society is to be deeply regretted.

Johnnie McCoy

Law Library

Four Courts

Dublin 7

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