World in brief: 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.
More from this author

Ben Cowles speaks with IAN ‘TREE’ ROBINSON and ANDY DAVIES, two of the string pullers behind the Manchester Punk Festival, ahead of its 10th year show later this month

Ben Cowles previews his interview with Stand Up to Racism’s SABBY DHALU for the Morning Star’s new Youtube channel