Madlanga urges lawyers to restore trust in legal profession [SOUND]

# Retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has called on legal practitioners to restore dignity, integrity and public confidence in South Africa’s legal profession. Speaking at the Wits School of Law, the chairperson of the Madlanga commission said lawyers must view themselves as officials of the court and champions of justice. He stresses legal ethics require honourable conduct. Madlanga acknowledges concerns about unethical behaviour, but maintains the vast majority of lawyers remain ethical and committed professionals: