Furthermore, as a mediator, the lawyer is an essential figure in a democratic society. I wonder whether the Preamble should contain a reference to this function of social mediation. The Bar Bars accomplish a crucial mission in society. Today, not merely as a corporative institution to defend the lawyers' rights and interests, but to promote access to justice and a better administration of justice in the public interest. The Bar's essence and function should be enhanced.
Independence is the quintessence of the lawyer's profession.
There is no free society and no free man without competent and independent lawyers. The Model Rules provide for independence of judgment and independence from government domination. The independence of the lawyer from his own personal interests should be enhanced. A lawyer must therefore avoid any impairment of his independence and be careful not to compromise his professional standards in order to please his client, the court of third parties. Human rights Lawyers worldwide are in a unique and insuperable position in their opportunity to enhance and develop human rights.