Thursday, 12 October 2017

Law society's new policy compels speech, crossing line that must not be crossed

quote [ A recent message almost made me choke on my sandwich. â??New obligations for 2017â?� was its subject line, â??Actions you need to take.â?� All lawyers, it said, must prepare and submit a personal â??Statement of Principlesâ?� attesting that we value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. ]

I wonder if this has anything to do with the C-16 debates?
Another perspective: LSUC implements reporting requirements for diversity and inclusion
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[by Jodan]
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foobar said @ 7:38pm GMT on 15th October
Just like a college of physicians has the power to pull a doctor's license. There's no threat of unemployment, it's a professional certification that includes ethical requirements. If you aren't a sufficiently ethical person, you're not qualified to be a lawyer.

foobar said @ 7:38pm GMT on 15th October
Just like a college of physicians has the power to pull a doctor's license. There's no threat of unemployment, it's a professional certification that includes ethical requirements. If you aren't a sufficiently ethical person, you're not qualified to be a lawyer.

How is this any different than requiring they not defraud their clients?



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foobar said @ 7:38pm GMT on 15th October
Just like a college of physicians has the power to pull a doctor's license. There's no threat of unemployment, it's a professional certification that includes ethical requirements. If you aren't a sufficiently ethical person, you're not qualified to be a lawyer.

How is this any different than requiring they not defraud their clients?




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