53-year-old Dublin man refused sixth lawyer change in rape case

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A 53-year-old Dublin man was refused a sixth change of legal representation in a rape and sexual assault case at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 30 June 2020.

The man is on bail awaiting trial, and cannot be named for legal reasons.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott said repeated changes could amount to an abuse of the justice system.

The judge said the matter could be revisited after medical assessments, provided any application was made in good time.