The Lawyer X scandal is a massive blow to the criminal justice system: here's why
- Written by Jeremy Gans, Professor, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne
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Imagine you were charged with a serious crime. Then, you found out your lawyer – whether it’s a silk from the top end of town or one from Legal Aid – was only pretending to work for you. Worse, she actually turned out to...
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