By No. 1 Citizen
South Sudan Bar Association (SSBA) has reviewed and approved several resolutions aimed at enhancing legal profession in South Sudan.
This was done first ordinary meeting of 2025 convened under Central Committee.
According to the Central Committee Secretary, Wol Deng Akech, three specialized committees delivered their supervisory reports on SSBA secretariats to a team of five members from different states.
Wol said the meeting commended and approved the committees’ efforts in engaging the Executive Committee to ensure monthly reporting on the progress of work plan implementation.
“The SSBA’s strategic plan outlines key activities, including membership targets, strengthening governance, promoting the rule of law, enhancing professional standards, providing continuous legal education, and ensuring financial stability,” Adv. Akech stated in a statement.
He further said that the Executive Order on Advocates’ Remuneration for 2025 was produced by the Bar Council, which maintains regulatory power over the legal profession.
“The committee unanimously approved significant inputs, and the order will be published once the suggestions are incorporated,” he added.
Additionally, the SSBA developed a comprehensive code of conduct and ethics for legal practitioners. This code aims to promote professionalism and uphold the integrity of the legal profession in South Sudan.
The association has also initiated the vetting and harmonization of the Advocates Roll, a process that involves reviewing and updating the list of registered advocates to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
On the vetting of the member of the Bar Council and secretary for social affairs and sports, the chairperson of the Bar Council nominated two senior advocates in person: Adv. Chol Deng Anyieth as member of the Bar Council, replacing Adv. Kuol Agany and Adv. David Misuk Michael as secretary for social affairs.
These resolutions reflect the SSBA’s commitment to strengthening the legal profession and ensuring that it contributes effectively to the rule of law and justice in South Sudan, according committee’s secretary, Akech.
He said the SSBA remains committed to upholding the rule of law and promoting justice in the country.