The separation of the representative and regulatory functions of the Law Society is long overdue, if only to remove the perception of cronyism.
On the face of it it is impossible for an organisation to both represent and discipline any group.The medical profession separated these functions years ago.
Edmund Honohan, the Master of the High Court, spoke on this issue a few years back and said that the “no spinning by the Society could disguise the systemic failure of self-regulation”.
The fact that all member of the Law Society are lawyers is farcical.
On the face of it it is impossible for an organisation to both represent and discipline any group.The medical profession separated these functions years ago.
Edmund Honohan, the Master of the High Court, spoke on this issue a few years back and said that the “no spinning by the Society could disguise the systemic failure of self-regulation”.
The fact that all member of the Law Society are lawyers is farcical.