The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has moved to show where real legal power lies by warning government advocates never to forget they are bound by the body’s Code of Ethics.
Speaking during the Second Annual LAZ Congress in Livingstone, association president James Banda said lawyers like the Director of Public Prosecutions, Attorney General and Solicitor General should know that they were under LAZ and should always defend the mother body’s posotion.
With DPP Mutembo Nchito, Attorney General Mumba Malila and Solicitor General Musa Mwenye in attendance the message served as a reminder for political appointees to stick to the law.
“Lawyers serving in government like the Attorney General, Solicitor General and DPP should know that they are members of LAZ they should never disregard that position,” Banda said amidst applause from the delegates.
“When we move to criticize government, they should know that it is also their position they should abide by the LAZ code of ethics.”
Nchito has come under heavy public criticism for his role in prosecuting cases that are widely seen as politically motivated.
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