Today, on 18th October 2019, during its Parliament session, the State Great Khural had its final discussion of the draft Law on the Advocacy and other proposed law drafts, and 53.3% voted for the adoption of the Law on Advocacy.
The Law on Advocacy became void in 2012, and there has been no specific law on advocacy or the legal professional since that time. According to supporters of the law, the legal profession has faced severe hindrances since 2012. Even the independent Attorney Association had collapsed, leaving legal professionals in uncertainty as to many aspects of the practice of law.
This new law contains detailed regulations concerning the rights, duties, and professional code of ethics for attorneys, as well as a description of procedures for settlement of potential violations thereof.
This Law on Advocacy shall enter into force from the 01st February 2020.