Legal Practice Act, 2014 (Act No. 28 of 2014)Chapter 5 : Legal Services Ombud47. Appointment and independence of Legal Services Ombud |
| (1) | The President must, as soon as practicable after the commencement of this Act, appoint a judge discharged from active service in terms of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act, 2001 (Act No. 47 of 2001) as Legal Services Ombud. |
| (2) | The Ombud is independent and subject only to the Constitution and the law and he or she must be impartial and exercise his or her powers and perform his or her functions without fear, favour or prejudice. |
| (3) | The Council must assist and protect the Ombud to ensure his or her independence, impartiality, dignity and effectiveness. |
| (4) | No person may interfere with the functioning of the Ombud. |