Sentences with phrase «independence of the legal profession»

But for those who see independence of the legal profession (as well as independence of individual lawyers) as of fundamental importance, this prospect will be of concern.

Indeed, we as a profession can let the silly Australians and English suffer from the inevitable anti-competitive corporate concentration and loss of independence of the legal profession, and then cherry - pick whatever crumbs of usefulness may emerge from their overall foolishness.

Courts have repeatedly emphasized and supported the critical role that law societies fulfil in maintaining independence of the legal profession through the creation and enforcement of standards of practice.

Since when did it become the ethical practice of any responsible and respected lawyer committed to the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, the independence of the legal profession, constitutionalism and democracy to resort to the print and electronic media as the medium of arguing an appeal or review of the decision of a Court of law he has lost?

[26] In addition, there are concerns regarding the independence of the legal profession.

In part this is likely due to the independence of the legal professions, which results in a decentralized industry that is highly autonomous, but also likes to act with impunity.

«We should also keep some perspective: the introduction of the Legal Services Board in statute has not compromised the independence of the legal profession,» argued Lord Fowler, Sir Malcolm Rifkind and others in the letter pages of The Guardian recently («Leveson inquiry: state role required to curb press excesses, Tories urge PM», 8 November 2012).

But then the Law Society replies quickly, «we can't have governments «meddling» into anything as important as our legal fees, and also, it would interfere with the constitutional principle as to the independence of the legal profession from government intervention.»

Engendering anti-competitive cartels and compromising the independence of the legal profession are not in the public interest.

Significantly, the Regulatory Objectives strive to enhance public understanding of and confidence in the regulation of legal services by the Society, and speak to the unique and important role the Society plays in promoting and preserving the independence of the legal profession in the public interest.

Professional secrecy is, first of all, an obligation imposed by the law on the attorney, that is intended to protect the rights of defence of the client and the independence of the legal profession.

ABSs are a danger to the independence of the judiciary because they are a danger to the independence of the legal profession.

You say, «To the contrary, the independence of the legal profession from government intervention is essential not only to the independence of the judiciary, but also to respect for the judiciary.»

To the contrary, the independence of the legal profession from government intervention is essential not only to the independence of the judiciary, but also to respect for the judiciary.