The opening ceremony of the legal year will continue to be broadcast live online in response to the epidemic this year. In his speech, the new President of the Bar Association, SC Du Gankun, pointed out that politics has no role in the affairs of the Bar Association. Wig politicians", public confidence in the bar profession would be undermined, and said the Bar Association would speak out on rule of law issues without any political consideration.
He also mentioned that he regretted that social groups have put pressure on lawyers in recent years, and the situation has prevented them from handling individual cases. He pointed out that "this trend must not last long", and explained that lawyers aim to assist the court in making reasonable judgments. If lawyers are regarded as It is sad to be criticized for being equal to his client.
In his speech, Du Gankun reiterated that the clear goal of the establishment of the Bar Association is to maintain the honor and independence of the bar profession, to promote justice, and to establish a code of conduct and discipline for barristers. The purpose of existence is to serve the public and help the court to demonstrate justice.
Politics has no role in the judicial process
He emphasized that although the law regulates politics by the legal principles of justice and social order, on the contrary, politics has no role in the judicial process, and politics has no role in the affairs of the Bar Association.
If barristers are seen as "politicians with wigs", public confidence in the profession of barristers and their role in upholding the law will be undermined.
no political considerations
He went on to explain that the Bar has a duty to speak out on issues of the rule of law and the judicial system.
It is true that the line between law and politics is sometimes unclear, but just as judges are used to dealing with different tough issues, the Bar Association will, as always, speak out on rule of law issues without any political consideration.
Representatives from the legal profession attended the opening of the Legal Year at the Court of Final Appeal.
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Public trial by public opinion cannot guarantee justice
He also said that in a society ruled by law, everyone has the right to a fair trial. Conducting a "public trial" through public opinion through the Internet or social media is not only arbitrary, but also cannot guarantee justice, which is not tolerated in a democratic society.
However, it is a pity that some social groups have put pressure on lawyers in recent years, so that they do not represent individuals or handle individual cases. He bluntly stated that this trend must not last long. It's going to be a very sad day when people don't have access to legal advice.
Legal representation is a fundamental right
He reminded that regardless of the apparent "good" or "bad" of the client, it is a fundamental right to be represented by a lawyer. The lawyer aims to assist the court in making a reasonable judgment based on facts and legal principles. If the lawyer is regarded as equal to his client and therefore It is very sad to be criticized. We urge the public to fully understand the responsibilities and roles of lawyers, otherwise it will cause invisible and dangerous erosion of the above-mentioned basic rights.
The rule of law faces challenges around the world
He believes that everyone is living in an era full of challenges, and the rule of law is facing continuous challenges around the world. Hong Kong cannot be alone. However, Hong Kong has experienced countless storms over the years, and it has become stronger after each storm. Under the protection of the rule of law, he is convinced that Hong Kong will continue to flourish.
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