PART SIX
PUBLIC ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCACY
Public Attorneys
133 (1) The public attorneys and the State legal advisors shall be
under the National Minister of Justice to advise the State,
represent it in public prosecution, litigation and adjudication,
and conduct pre-trial proceedings. They shall recommend law
reform, strive to protect public and private rights, advise on
legal matters and render legal aid.
(2) The National Minister of Justice is the chief legal advisor of
the National Government, he/she shall be the prosecuting
authority at the national level and at the northern states and
may perform any such other functions of legal character as
may be prescribed by law.
(3) The State legal advisors shall perform their duties faithfully
and impartially according to this Constitution and the law.
(4) Functions, immunities, emoluments, terms and conditions of
service of the State legal advisors shall be prescribed by law.
(5) In the interest of justice and effectiveness in the execution of
their legal duties, the National Ministry of Justice and the
Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development of
Southern Sudan shall co-ordinate, co-operate and assist each
other in the fulfillment of their functions and may to this end,
establish the necessary mechanisms and channels of
implementation.
Advocacy
134. (1) Advocacy is an independent private profession and shall be
regulated by law.
(2) Advocacy shall promote, protect and advance the
fundamental rights of citizens. Advocates shall serve to
prevent injustice, defend the legal rights and interests of
their clients, seek conciliation between adversaries and
may render legal aid for the needy according to law.
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