Chief Justice Bart Katureebe has warned lawyers against violating the professional code of conduct, saying this puts their profession in disrepute.
In a speech read for him by Justice Stella Arach of the Supreme Court during a dinner organised by Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity (UCLF) in Kampala to celebrate 10 years of legal aid service in Uganda, Mr Katureebe noted that the low pay lawyers get should not be used as an excuse to compromise professional standards.
"We have lawyers who join the profession to make money at any cost. We need to help each other to overcome unethical practices," Justice Katureebe said.
He said legal aid is very essential in providing individuals with access to justice. He challenged the members of UCLF and the Uganda Law Society to use both government and non-government initiatives of legal aid to serve the poor.
The Chief Justice, who commended UCLF for 10 years of providing legal aid, also said legal aid helps to ensure that welfare provisions are enforced by providing people entitled to welfare provisions, such as social housing, with access to legal advice in court. Read more
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