Fix courts, increase access to justice: Law Society President issues plea
Law Society President David Colovic recently sat down for an in-depth interview with InDaily to discuss a range of key issues affecting the legal profession – including the dilapidated and antiquated state of the court buildings, the use of artificial intelligence in litigation, lawyers’ obligations under the new anti-money laundering regime, the Society’s push for promotion of South Australian law firms for Government work, and improving wellbeing in the profession.
David recently wrote in his President’s Message that lawyers “can show leadership in standing up for the principles that form the foundation of a well-functioning and cohesive society, such as equality before the law, the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, and the separation of powers to keep powerful institutions in check.”
“As a profession, [lawyers] have a responsibility to find ways to increase access to justice. Not only is access to justice a demonstration of the rule of law in practice, but it can also strengthen social cohesion by helping people resolve their problems.”
“As an individual practitioner, you may think there is not much you can do, but just speaking up about it, whether privately or publicly, can make a difference.”