Summary
LAWYERS have refused to represent sex offenders in court in a row with ministers over pay.
In a move that could bring chaos to the court system, solicitors last night decided to stop defending people accused of a sexual offence.See the full content of this document
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We Won't Represent Sex Offenders, Say Solicitors in Pay Row
Sex offenders are not allowed to represent themselves in court or to crossexamine witnesses, meaning that without a solicitor, trials could be halted.
The...See the full content of this document
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