How's this for a conflict of interest -
I'm helping cl with a large overpayments of IB, IS, PC, HB and CTB. Have appealed against decisions, but lots of hold ups.
In the meantime DWP decide to prosecute for benefit fraud. I advise cl that needs a solicitor as this is a criminal rather that civil matter. Goes to see a solicitor - spends 1-2 hours with them and arranges to meet them at the court on the day of the hearing.
Cl goes to the court, waits around for ages until the usher comes out and informs him that there's a problem. His solicitor forgot that he was already acting for the prosecution!!
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