JOURNAL OF LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS
The Implementation of Code of Ethics of Advocate as a Profession in Indonesia
Author(s): Artaji, Isis Ikhwansyah, Heru Susetyo, Efa Laela Fakhriah
Citation: Artaji, Isis Ikhwansyah, Heru Susetyo, Efa Laela Fakhriah, (2018) "The Implementation of Code of Ethics of Advocate as a Profession in Indonesia," Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, Vol. 15, Iss.1, pp 103-112
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
According to Indonesian law, advocate is one of the law enforcers. This means that advocate is one of the elements that uphold the rule of law and human rights. As a professionals, advocates have a set of code of ethics that must be upheld and applied in carrying out their professional duties. In Indonesia, the attitudes, roles and functions of the advocates are stipulated by the code of ethics of Advocate of
Indonesia and the Law on Advocates. Nevertheless, there are still many advocates in Indonesia whose
behaviour has not yet reflected their professionalism as those with honourable profession. There are
some cases showing deviation of the code of ethics of the advocate in Indonesia such as the incompetence in handling a case, negligence of client by advocate, conflict of interest, requesting payment that exceeds the agreement and fight between advocates over client. However, based on the provisions of Article 16 of the Law on Advocate, a client shall not indemnify or ask for compensation from an advocate.