Sanksi Kode Etik Advokat Sebagai Sarana Penegakan Integritas

Abstract

Violation of the code of ethics is a violation of an advocate's obligations in carrying out his duties to defend his client's rights both inside and outside the court. The main purpose of this code of ethics is so that an advocate can carry out his profession well and responsibly, as well as to maintain and improve the professionalism of an advocate. The research method that will be used uses a normative juridical method sourced from primary and secondary empirical data originating from books, documents, journals or other literature. The data collection technique uses library research, which examines written information regarding ethics and profession, law from various sources and is widely published and is needed in the normative legal research that will be studied. In the implementation of legal practice in Indonesia, violations of the code of ethics can occur whether committed by advocates, prosecutors or judges. Where violations committed often harm clients, legal practitioners can be subject to sanctions in accordance with the code of ethics that they have violated. Sanctions are carried out by the honorary council of both regional and central organizations. Advocate organizations have the right to examine and impose sanctions on an advocate who has violated the code. professional ethics. Sanctions for violations of the advocate's code of ethics are not only a form of punishment, but also a mechanism to maintain the integrity of the profession. They convey the message that the code of ethics is the foundation of the advocate profession which must be respected and upheld. Sanctions also protect clients' rights and the interests of society by upholding high ethical standards in the practice of law.