Debate contribution: Crown Court Legal Aid Dispute

Debate contribution by Mr Trevor Clarke on 9 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Trevor Clarke
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 9 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Crown Court Legal Aid Dispute
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5453200

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I thank the Minister for her answer. I do not know what happened with the Mitchell case in Ballymena, but I was glad to see that there was some movement from those involved. However, that leaves many others behind. Minister, I am not blaming you in any way for that. However, if the review fails to get the answers that they wish for, what other opportunities will be open to you as Minister to try to move things forward to restore the public's confidence in the justice system?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3240/22-27.

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