The National Forum on the Legal Profession welcomes new legal council

SAfm — The National Forum on the Legal Profession has welcomed the new South African Legal Practice Council which comes into effect in November this year. The Council will regulate all lawyers and advocates and will replace the four societies across the country. Jutice minister Michael Masutha says the process for nominating members to serve on the council open tonight. Deputy Chairperson of the National Forum on the Legal Profession, Max Boqwana says this body will look after the interests of the public and not those of lawyers.