ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Law Society of Kenya Act
4. Functions and objects of the Society
Edition: 2023-09-15 · In force
4. Functions and objects of the Society
The objects and functions of the Society are to—(a)assist the Government and the courts in matters relating to legislation, the administration of justice and the practice of law in Kenya;(b)uphold the Constitution of Kenya and advance the rule of law and the administration of justice;(c)ensure that all persons who practise law in Kenya or provide legal services in Kenya meet the standards of learning, professional competence and professional conduct that are appropriate for the legal services they provide;(d)protect and assist the members of the public in Kenya in matters relating to or ancillary or incidental to the law;(e)set, maintain and continuously improve the standards of learning, professional competence and professional conduct for the provision of legal services in Kenya;(f)determine, maintain and enhance the standards of professional practice and ethical conduct, and learning for the legal profession in Kenya;(g)facilitate the acquisition of legal knowledge by members of the Society and ancillary service providers, including paralegals through promotion of high standards of legal education and training;(h)represent, protect and assist members of the legal profession in Kenya in matters relating to the conditions of practice and welfare;(i)formulate policies that promote the restructuring of the legal profession in Kenya to embrace the spirit, principles, values and objects the Constitution of Kenya;(j)facilitate the realization of a transformed legal profession that is cohesive, accountable, efficient and independent;(k)establish mechanisms necessary for the provision of equal opportunities for all legal practitioners in Kenya;(l)protect and promote the interests of consumers of legal services and the public interest generally, by providing a fair, effective, efficient and transparent procedure for the resolution of complaints against legal practitioners;(m)develop and facilitate adequate training programmes for legal practitioners; and(n)do all such other things as are incidental or to the foregoing functions.
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