The Principle of Dignity in the New Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer

Abstract

The adoption of the European Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer by the Council of Europe marks a significant moment in the consolidation of international guarantees for lawyers. This article aims to analyze how the principle of the dignity of the profession of lawyer is reflected in the content of this Convention. Starting from the theoretical foundations of the notion of professional dignity and comparatively analyzing previous international provisions, but also those of Romanian law, the study highlights how the new Convention transforms dignity from an ethical norm into a binding legal standard for signatory states.