MENGURAI BENANG KUSUT DALAM PRAKTIK PROFESI HUKUM DI INDONESIA

Abstract

Professional ethics play a crucial role in law enforcement efforts by serving as a moral guide for the behavior of legal professionals such as judges, prosecutors, police officers, lawyers, and notaries. The code of ethics applied in legal practice reflects the cultural values that develop within society, ensuring that the application of knowledge in solving legal issues aligns with established ethical standards. However, there is often a gap between the ideal values of ethics and their practical application, frequently due to various external and internal factors. Consistent and fair enforcement of professional codes of ethics is essential to restore public trust in the legal system and ensure that legal professionals perform their duties with integrity, justice, and responsibility