The Dispossessed -
The classic tale of two planets torn apart by conflict and mistrust... and the man who risks everything to reunite them.
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Thursday, 12 October 2017
quote [ A recent message almost made me choke on my sandwich. ?New obligations for 2017? was its subject line, ?Actions you need to take.? All lawyers, it said, must prepare and submit a personal ?Statement of Principles? attesting that we value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. ]
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foobar said @ 7:38pm GMT on 15th October
Just like a college of physicians has the power to pull a doctor's license. There's no threat of unemployment, it's a professional certification that includes ethical requirements. If you aren't a sufficiently ethical person, you're not qualified to be a lawyer.
foobar said @ 7:38pm GMT on 15th October
Just like a college of physicians has the power to pull a doctor's license. There's no threat of unemployment, it's a professional certification that includes ethical requirements. If you aren't a sufficiently ethical person, you're not qualified to be a lawyer.
How is this any different than requiring they not defraud their clients?
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foobar said @ 7:38pm GMT on 15th October
Just like a college of physicians has the power to pull a doctor's license. There's no threat of unemployment, it's a professional certification that includes ethical requirements. If you aren't a sufficiently ethical person, you're not qualified to be a lawyer.
How is this any different than requiring they not defraud their clients?
Another perspective: LSUC implements reporting requirements for diversity and inclusion