Legal Practice Act, 2014 (Act No. 28 of 2014)

Chapter 5 : Legal Services Ombud

46. Objects of Ombud

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The objects of the Ombud are to—

(a)protect and promote the public interest in relation to the rendering of legal services as contemplated in this Act;
(b)ensure the fair, efficient and effective investigation of complaints of alleged misconduct against legal practitioners;
(c)promote high standards of integrity in the legal profession; and
(d)promote the independence of the legal profession.