BRIEF CONSIDERATIONS ON THE INDEPENDENCE OF LAWYERS
BRIEF CONSIDERATIONS ON THE INDEPENDENCE OF LAWYERS

Summary/Abstract: In a democratic state, the lawyer has the fundamental role in promoting and protecting the human rights, freedoms and legitimate interests2. The public interestrelated to the importance of the activity conducted by the lawyer, the proximity to the administration of the act of justice and the indispensable involvement in certain procedures represent as many arguments which have determined the legislator to rule upon the organization and functioning of this profession. According to Law No 51/1995, to the Statute and Deontological Code, the profession of lawyer is subjected, among others, to the principle of independence.The current study aims a brief analysis on the principle of independence for lawyers referring both to the legal provisions in this area, and also to the European regulations and the European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence.

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