Criminal Legal Aid Collapses Nationwide | Waterford News

Criminal legal aid in Waterford has collapsed—down 97% in just one year—with only ten certificates issued this July compared to 312 last year. Nationally, the drop is equally alarming, with certificates falling 93%. The Law Society blasts the new scheme as inadequate, warning it fails to account for complex, lengthy cases and risks leaving people without representation. Waterford’s president calls the situation “deeply concerning,” urging the Minister for Justice to act fast and appoint an independent mediator to fix the broken system before it undermines justice itself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/027ed07ad8c3db6a