lawyers and the rule of law

Question 1

the rule of law refers to

Answer 1

everyone being equal before the law and equally subject to its enforcement regardless of status or rank

Question 2

2 ways lawyers protect and uphold the rule of law by

Answer 2

1. providing legal services to the public and enforce their rights
2. defending the rule of law by calling out the govt when someone oversteps their role or abuses power

Question 3

lawyers are seen as the ______ of the legal system because they

Answer 3

kaitiakit (guardians) of the legal system as they patrol the boundaries of the separation of powers and can defend judges for scanty of particular decisions

Question 4

lawyers and coveyancers act 2008

Answer 4

-sets out the minimum standards for professional conduct of lawyers
-lawyers new their first duty to the court

Question 5

the disrespect and untruthfulness to the court

Answer 5

would undermine the administration of justice and the rule of law

Question 6

rule 4 in the lawyers and coveyancers act 2008

Answer 6

the etiquette is that you pick the first cab (client) in the queen so long as you have the expertise in that field of law