The Law Society of BC intends to mount a constitutional challenge of Bill 21, claiming it infringes on the independence of lawyers.
The Law Society of BC has announced it will initiate a constitutional challenge to a new law aimed at reforming the regulator.
One initial concern of the society during consultation on the reforms was the composition of lawyers on the board of directors. “Despite all opposition parties voicing strong concerns that the act threatens the independence of the legal profession, the B.C. government chose to limit further debate by invoking closure and adopting the flawed legislation,” added the society.
Consultation with the legal community and the public has also been a cause for concern for the society and other stakeholders.
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