Sentences with phrase «played by defence lawyers»
Although the courts have the power to maintain respect for their authority and to preserve the integrity of the administration of justice, the appropriateness of imposing such a sanction in a criminal proceeding must be assessed in light of the special role played by defence lawyers and the rights of the accused persons they represent.
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As criminal defence lawyers, we have no desire to call into question the important role played by the police in our society, nor the role of those that prosecute criminal cases.