Friday, 23 July 2021, 9:33 am
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa
is concerned the Samoan judiciary and Samoan lawyers are
facing intensified attacks as the political situation in
Samoa remains unresolved.
"In Samoa, it is the
court’s role to independently interpret and apply the
constitution," says Tiana Epati, President of the Law
Society.
"The judiciary must be protected from
interference and personal attacks as it works to resolve
these issues."
It is not appropriate for parties to
attempt to interfere with the judicial process through
unfounded and personal complaints about the judges and
lawyers involved.
"Samoa’s lawyers have sworn to