Bahrain unveils new law governing legal profession

The Bahrain Institute for Political Development held a seminar examining a new law regulating the legal profession. The law affirms lawyers' independence, broadens their scope beyond litigation to include contract drafting, and introduces professional specialization. Enhanced registration procedures and a professional code of conduct strengthen protections for lawyers and clients.

The law affirms the independence of the legal profession and broadens the scope of lawyers' work beyond litigation and legal advice to include drafting contracts and representing parties in non-judicial legal matters.

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