What is the role of ethics in law?

What does ethics mean and why is it so important in the legal system and can it ensure   that lawyers can be trusted? Alma- Constance and Lucinda speak to Richard Moorhead, Professor of Law and Professional Ethics at the University of Exeter Law School and Honorary Professor of Law at UCL. He is also a member of the Horizon Compensation Advisory Board in relation to the Post Office Horizon scandal.He tells us ·      What ethics means ·      Why it’s so important in the legal system·      How lawyers are trained to be ethical in their work·      How standards maintained and checked·      What can happen if lawyers do behave unethically·      What could be done to prevent such problemsWhen Richard was 10, he wanted to be a footballer or a popstar!Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland.References and ResourcesRichard MoreheadLawyer WatchTwitter XEthics of In-house Lawyers, with Vaughan and GodhinoThe Art and Science of Negotiation Howard RaiffaIf you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at [email protected], contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info  or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. See you soon in the next episode!