THE Supreme Court of the Union will expand compre­hensive educational pro­grammes on the Code of Conduct and joint training programmes for judges and lawyers to strengthen mutual respect and trust between the two profes­sions further, Supreme Court Judge U Thaung Naing told the Pyithu Hlut­taw in response to a ques­tion from Pyithu Hluttaw Representative U Nay Lin Aung of North Okkalapa Constituency.

U Nay Lin Aung discussed the need to strengthen trust and re­spect between judges and lawyers in the judicial sec­tor by expanding education on the Code of Conduct and increasing joint training programmes both profes­sions can participate in.

“In accordance with the Judicial Strategic Plan (2023-2027), training courses on judicial ethics and service delivery have been conducted annually for judges,” the Supreme Court Judge said.

He added that train­ing apprentice lawyers – the backbone of the pro­fession – in legal ethics, professional conduct, and modern anti-money laun­dering practices ensures a cleaner judicial sector. — TWA/TH