The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has pledged to continue to protect all its members and ensure that they were independent in their execution of duties in various institutions.
In a statement released in Lusaka today, newly elected LAZ president Stephen Lungu, said the association would also respect President Rupiah Banda’s recent call to re-organize the Attorney General’s (AG’s) chambers.
President Banda made the call following the recent findings of the tribunal that investigated former Communications Minister, Dora Siliya for alleged irregular tender procedures.
Mr. Lungu said LAZ was of the view that constitutional offices such as the Attorney General’s and the Solicitor General’s chambers should continue to enjoy independence in the execution of their duties.
He added that his association also acknowledges the constitutional powers vested in the Republican President to appoint and remove persons to the respective offices as provided for in the constitution.
Mr. Lungu explained that the association could not find it prudent to comment on the issue without analyzing President Banda’s statement and the context in which it was used.
He said LAZ would further continue to endorse principles on the role of lawyers as adopted by the eighth United Nations (UN) Congress in Havana, Cuba in 1990.
Mr. Lungu said this was in order to ensure that lawyers performed professionally and without intimidation and improper interference.
ZANIS
LAZ, some of your lawyers are too corrupt and greedy…
#1 Cant agree more.