Legal opinion on the disciplinary responsibility of a Deputy who is also an advocate Cover Image

Opinia prawna w sprawie pociągnięcia do odpowiedzialności dyscyplinarnej posła będącego jednocześnie adwokatem
Legal opinion on the disciplinary responsibility of a Deputy who is also an advocate

Author(s): Katarzyna Kubuj
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; advocate; disciplinary liability; Deputy;

Summary/Abstract: The author claims that the Deputy who is also an advocate may be subject to professional disciplinary responsibility for actions that are not inherent in the exercise of the mandate, including public appearances on radio and TV, press releases and websites. They state that the Principles of Ethical Conduct and the Dignity of the Profession of the Bar do not limit freedom of expression parliamentarian and does not impose a restriction of powers and the duty of parliament to come into contact with electorate.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 220–228
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish