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