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Lawyers urged to strictly adhere to ethics of the legal profession


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Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 1:22 GMT by MyJoyOnline   Print publication without navigation

  • Lawyers have been reminded of the need to strictly uphold the ethics of the legal profession to help prevent them from disciplinary actions and sanctions.

The article from MyJoyOnline reports on a call by the Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, for lawyers to strictly adhere to the ethics of the legal profession. Speaking at the 2023 Ghana Bar Association Conference, she emphasized the importance of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct among lawyers. Justice Torkornoo highlighted issues such as corruption, professional misconduct, and the need for lawyers to uphold the rule of law. She stressed that the legal profession's reputation depends on the behavior of its members, urging them to act as role models in society by maintaining high ethical standards, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring justice is served fairly and impartially. The Chief Justice also encouraged continuous professional development to keep up with evolving legal practices and to better serve their clients and the public.

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