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World in brief: December 17, 2024
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaks to media during a press conference, in Melbourne, Australia, December 17, 2024

SIX COUNTIES: Criminal barristers in Northern Ireland are set to take part in an extended withdrawal of services over payments.

The Criminal Bar Association agreed their members will withdraw from appearing in all legally aided crown court cases listed between January 6 to 31 2025.

There will also be a continued withdrawal of services in certain categories of criminal cases, which commenced in November 2024.

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