Thursday, 12 October 2017

Law society's new policy compels speech, crossing line that must not be crossed

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. ]

I wonder if this has anything to do with the C-16 debates?
Another perspective: LSUC implements reporting requirements for diversity and inclusion
[SFW] [politics] [+1 Underrated]
[by Jodan]
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5432 said @ 10:06am GMT on 16th October

“How is this any different than requiring they not defraud their clients?”

In order to understand that difference, one needs first to understand the difference between ethics and politics. Your post fails fails in this critical regard.

A cursory glance at this policy reveals it’s about politics, not ethics. So then, it is both out of scope and unethical.

Regulatory bodies have no business dictating politics to their members.





5432 said @ 10:07am GMT on 16th October

“How is this any different than requiring they not defraud their clients?”

In order to understand that difference, one needs first to understand the difference between ethics and politics. Your post fails to recognize the distinction.

A cursory glance at this policy reveals it’s about politics, not ethics. So then, it is both out of scope and unethical.

Regulatory bodies have no business dictating politics to their members.




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5432 said @ 10:06am GMT on 16th October [Score:-1 Old]

“How is this any different than requiring they not defraud their clients?”

In order to understand that difference, one needs first to understand the difference between ethics and politics. Your post fails to recognize the distinction.

A cursory glance at this policy reveals it’s about politics, not ethics. So then, it is both out of scope and unethical.

Regulatory bodies have no business dictating politics to their members.





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