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What is the role of ethics in law?

March 19, 2024 Season 4 Episode 8
Kids Law
What is the role of ethics in law?
Show Notes

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!


References and Resources

Richard Morehead

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The Art and Science of Negotiation Howard Raiffa

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