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"Konference o profesionální etice" na Právnické fakultě Masarykovy univerzity
"Conference on Professional Ethics" at the Faculty of Law of Masaryk University

Author(s): Renata Vlčková
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Law and Transitional Justice, Education and training, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Conference Report
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: professional ethics; democratic society; ethical dilemmas; legal practice; medical ethics; journalistic ethics;

Summary/Abstract: The "Conference on Professional Ethics" held at the Faculty of Law, Masaryk University, on March 13-14, 1996, featured prominent speakers from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago and various Czech legal professionals. Topics discussed included the ethical obligations of professionals in a democratic society, with a focus on the ethical dilemmas faced by legislators, judges, prosecutors, lawyers, journalists, doctors, psychologists, and legal educators. Key presentations covered the role of ethics in society, legislative processes, judicial proceedings, and the independence of judges. The conference also addressed the ethics of legal practice, contract law, advertising self-regulation, and the ethical responsibilities of legislators. Additionally, the event explored medical ethics, euthanasia, journalistic ethics, and the ethical standards for educators and researchers. The conference concluded with a call for ongoing dialogue and collaboration between American and Czech legal scholars.

  • Issue Year: 4/1996
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 338-342
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Czech
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