Criminal Defence Lawyers 'stand Up For Human Rights'

CRIMINAL defence lawyers were confronting a public thirst for vengeance and retribution while they stood up for human rights, a Supreme Court judge has said.

Courts Face Chaos Over Legal Bans

VICTORIAN courts could face chaos as solicitors threaten to ban basic legal aid work for criminal cases in protest over low pay.

Low Legal Fees Cloud Criminal System

AN INCREASE in barristers shunning criminal cases because of the low fees paid for legal aid work could lead to a breakdown in the criminal justice system.