The law is not neutral — it serves power or it serves the people – The Mail & Guardian

The law is not neutral — it serves power or it serves the people – The Mail & Guardian

The recent court challenge by corporate law firms against the Legal Sector Code is more than a legal dispute, it represents a profound political and institutional crisis. It calls on all members of the legal fraternity, across every sector, to respond with clarity, conviction and courage. The law does not exist in a vacuum, untouched by our country’s history, and neither should we. At the core of this legal challenge is a disturbing message that…