Watchdog for lawyers

CLIENTS dissatisfied with disciplinary action taken against errant barristers and solicitors will be able to appeal to a watchdog, it emerged yesterday.

Watchdog for lawyers
Wed, 26 Mar, 2008 - 00:00
Shaun Connolly, Political Correspondent

The legal services ombudsman will be able to rule on measures taken by the Law Society and Bar Council, which are considered too lenient.

The watchdog will be appointed by the Minister for Justice and serve for a term of up to six years.

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