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Barristers in historic strike
Summary
On 3 October 2023, Irish barristers carried out their first strike, causing the Central Criminal Court and other higher courts to have no listings. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court operated in a reduced capacity, convening at 10:30 am but concluding all business by 10:45 am. Judge Orla Crowe adjourned all 22 cases listed for hearing, including six that were due for sentencing, to future dates in November. She instructed the solicitor for the Director of Public Prosecutions to inform defence counsel of the new dates. The courtroom was unusually quiet, with empty benches for barristers and solicitors, and the public gallery largely empty. An accused in custody requested and received an adjournment of his sentencing to Thursday. Four trial cases were also adjourned to the next day. Campaigning barrister Darren Lalor expressed delight in joining the Bar Council's protest, noting that 66 % of barristers leave their field within six years, leaving them "without a future.".
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Barristers in historic strike. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2023-10-03 Publication
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin Circuit Court
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