Mwondha attacks conduct of lawyers
Oct 08, 2007
THE conduct of some lawyers is damaging the image of the profession, the Inspector General of Government has said. Justice Faith Mwondha noted that the misconduct was eroding the trust of the public.
By Joel Ogwang
THE conduct of some lawyers is damaging the image of the profession, the Inspector General of Government has said. Justice Faith Mwondha noted that the misconduct was eroding the trust of the public.
“There is a public perception that self-interest rather than public interest drives the legal profession.
“Commitment to regulation of the professional conduct of lawyers should be re-affirmed if we are to restore confidence in the profession and judicial system,†she said.
Mwondha’s remarks were contained in a speech read by Jossy Rwereeza, an official of the inspectorate, during the closure of a law seminar at the Uganda Christian University, Mukono last week.
She said the public’s confidence in the judicial system was dependent on the rule of law.
The public, Mwondha said, must have confidence that when they go though the justice system, they will be treated fairly and their rights respected.
“Increasing levels of mob justice is one of the indicators that the public does not fully trust the judicial system,†Mwondha noted.
She called for emphasis on ethics right from homes through schools if a law-abiding society was to be built.
Mwondha urged lawyers to desist from dishonesty, fraud or abuse of the legal process.
“Confidence in the legal profession is founded upon the professional conduct that is in turn guided by the professional ethics.â€
George Kasozi, the dean of the law faculty, said their graduates were respected because of the Christian nature of their training.
“The moral fibre in most societies is rotten but we use the Bible to ensure our students have strong faith to resist the temptations,†he said.
THE conduct of some lawyers is damaging the image of the profession, the Inspector General of Government has said. Justice Faith Mwondha noted that the misconduct was eroding the trust of the public.
“There is a public perception that self-interest rather than public interest drives the legal profession.
“Commitment to regulation of the professional conduct of lawyers should be re-affirmed if we are to restore confidence in the profession and judicial system,†she said.
Mwondha’s remarks were contained in a speech read by Jossy Rwereeza, an official of the inspectorate, during the closure of a law seminar at the Uganda Christian University, Mukono last week.
She said the public’s confidence in the judicial system was dependent on the rule of law.
The public, Mwondha said, must have confidence that when they go though the justice system, they will be treated fairly and their rights respected.
“Increasing levels of mob justice is one of the indicators that the public does not fully trust the judicial system,†Mwondha noted.
She called for emphasis on ethics right from homes through schools if a law-abiding society was to be built.
Mwondha urged lawyers to desist from dishonesty, fraud or abuse of the legal process.
“Confidence in the legal profession is founded upon the professional conduct that is in turn guided by the professional ethics.â€
George Kasozi, the dean of the law faculty, said their graduates were respected because of the Christian nature of their training.
“The moral fibre in most societies is rotten but we use the Bible to ensure our students have strong faith to resist the temptations,†he said.