Venezuela: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Venezuela: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

As with judges, a code of professional conduct for lawyers is an essential tool for the maintenance of the integrity of the profession and, consequently, the quality of access to justice in a country. The UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers state that “[c]odes...
Venezuela: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Venezuela: Lawyers’ freedom of expression and association

Like other citizens, lawyers are entitled to enjoyment of their rights to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly. These fundamental freedoms acquire specific importance in the case of persons involved in the administration of justice. The UN Basic...
Venezuela: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Venezuela: Non-interference with the work of individual lawyers

Lawyers shall at all times maintain the honour and dignity of their profession. Their duties, as set out in the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, include advising clients on their rights and obligations and the working of the legal system insofar relevant to...
Venezuela: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Venezuela: Independence of the legal profession

In order for legal assistance to be effective, it must be carried out independently.{{1}} To this end, international law establishes safeguards aimed at ensuring the independence of the individual lawyer, as well as the profession as a whole.  The UN Basic Principles...
Venezuela: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Venezuela: Access to the legal profession

Every person who has the necessary qualifications and integrity should be allowed to practice as a lawyer. No discrimination is permitted on grounds of race, colour, sex, ethnic origin, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth,...
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