Hon Speaker, the Law Society of the Northern Provinces is commended for having held its annual general meeting on 13 November 2010 at Pilanesberg, Sun City. The opening session was addressed by the Chief Justice, Mr Sandile Ngcobo. He said that the attacks on the judiciary, either from academics, politicians or political analysts, are a threat to the independence of the judiciary.
At the AGM attorneys who have been practitioners for 50 years in this noble profession, the legal profession, were recognised. The AGM is commended for having grappled with the Legal Practice Bill and the Constitution 18th Amendment Bill in its deliberations.
The Law Society of South Africa has submitted its views to the Department of Justice regarding the Legal Practice Bill. The Justice Committee looks forward to receiving the Law Society of the Northern Provinces' resolutions and its submissions before the above-mentioned Bills are debated in Parliament. These Bills have been prioritised by all interested stakeholders. [Applause.] Thank you, Speaker.