Can someone explain what the Minister O'Callaghan - Law Society standoff is all about?

[odyssey06]

New regulations brought in by Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to govern the payment of legal aid in criminal cases are "grossly unfair" and "demonstrably illogical", the High Court has found.

Legal aid changes 'unfair, illogical', High Court finds

New regulations brought in by Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to govern the payment of legal aid in criminal cases are "grossly unfair" and "demonstrably illogical", the High Court has found.

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[JoeRoberts]

New regulations brought in by Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to govern the payment of legal aid in criminal cases are "grossly unfair" and "demonstrably illogical", the High Court has found.

This gives Jim the exit ramp he needed

 

[Purple]

If new new regulations address the abuse of the previous system by the legal industry then it will have been a worthwhile process. That said a flat fee is unfair.