Legal Aid Society: Supreme Court Justice

Hue And Cry Dept: In a sharp rebuke at the start of a 9,000-word decision, Justice Romilly asked the Legal Services Society to review the case of an incorrigible drug-addicted thief up on burglary and sex assault charges, according to Vancouver Sun. "It seems to me that most taxpayers in this province, many of whom would not qualify for legal aid if charged with an offence, would not be able to afford the type of gold-plated and expensive legal representation given to the accused in this case. It is my hope that the Legal Aid Society would review this file." B.C. Supreme Court Justice Selwyn Romilly has broadsided a Victoria lawyer for providing "gold-plated and expensive legal representation" that few could afford to a chronic offender. "At a time when there is a hue and cry for more legal-aid funding, it may be prudent for me to outline the history of this case," Justice Romilly said. As reported in the news.
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