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 problems
When Richard was 10, he wanted to be a footballer or a popstar!
Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland.
References and Resources
Ethics of In-house Lawyers, with Vaughan and Godhino
The Art and Science of Negotiation Howard Raiffa
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