Some things never cease to amaze us – a law society president who wants to promote the rule of law.. what next ?
Last Thursday Robert Heslett, the new president of the UK Law Society penned his inaugural address to UK law society members..
Here’s his introduction
It is an immense privilege to be able to write this piece as the new president of the Law Society. I do so not only with an immeasurable sense of pride, but also in the knowledge that the year ahead will be a considerable challenge.
The next year stands to be the busiest in the Law Society?s 164-year history. It will require not only a great deal of hard work from everyone connected with the Society, but also a willingness to make difficult decisions which could affect the future of the profession.
The recession continues to make life very difficult for all solicitors and it will do so for the foreseeable future. The ongoing debate over the manner in which solicitors are regulated will yield answers to a number of outstanding questions, especially in terms of the nature of alternative business structures. The Milburn report has issued a timely reminder of the steep hill that the profession must climb to ensure that access is open to all, and we face the challenge of forging a new future amid the political upheaval and uncertainty of a general election year.
It is because of this confluence of events that I have chosen ?the rule of law? as the theme of my presidential year.
Full? address at?? http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/opinion/president039s-podium/law-society039s-new-president-will-focus-039the-rule-law039
