The Law Society of Ireland has strongly condemned threats made against a solicitor in Ireland in recent weeks.
The Irish Times reported today (2 August) that a Dublin-based immigration solicitor had filed a complaint with gardaí after receiving online threats of violence and arson.
— Law Society of Northern Ireland (@LawSociety_NI) August 2, 2024
The President of the Law Society Barry MacCarthy (pictured) expressed concern about what he described as “disturbing reports” of threats and intimidation directed towards a solicitor.
“Legal professionals should be able to perform their duties without fear or harm. These alarming threats not only target individual legal professionals, but also undermine the very foundation of our legal system and the rule of law,” the president stated.
He stressed that every person, regardless of their background or the nature of their case, was entitled to competent and fair legal representation, adding that this principle was fundamental to a just society, and was enshrined in the legal system.
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“When a solicitor is threatened, whether that is because of the colour of their skin, religion, ethnic background or area of legal practice, the entire legal process is threatened. Threats of this nature towards any person must be strongly condemned.
“Such actions are utterly unacceptable and represent a direct attack on the legal rights of individuals to seek representation and access justice.”
