Attorney‑General Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum today reminded the lawyers attending the Fiji Law Society Annual Convention the importance of legal professionals upholding the law, their responsibility and obligation towards the courts in Fiji and to their clients.
Sayed-Khaiyum says there were some issues in relation to professional misconduct which were being addressed.
He says the Fiji Independent Legal Services Commission was established in 2009 to look into more than 320 complaints that were before the Fiji Law Society at that time.
The Attorney General told the lawyers to take advantage of the opportunities presented in the economy as a result of eight years of consecutive growth and focus on the business aspect of running their practice.
He also urged them to contact the Legal Aid Commission and offer their services on a pro bono basis to ensure more Fijians get access to justice.
Sayed-Khaiyum also took part in a panel discussion on "The Ethics of Etiquette: does it apply both ways?"
The theme of the two day convention is "The Law: Profession or Business? Balancing the Scales".
The Fiji Law Society Annual Convention will end tomorrow.
