Why I Expect a Disciplinary Body to Act on Complaints – Even Imperfect Ones
A parent’s duty vs. a regulator’s duty If I heard any rumour about my children, I would check it out with them immediately. That is basic parental responsibility. So why should we expect less from a professional disciplinary body whose entire purpose is to protect the public and uphold standards in the legal profession? In March 2023, I sent a detailed complaint to the Sabah Advocates Disciplinary Board (SADB) regarding what I believed was clear misrepresentation by a law firm. Here is what I wrote: