Tag #Professional Ethics

What are the immediate consequences of Navjot Sidhu KC's disbarment for the legal profession and public perception?

Navjot "Jo" Sidhu KC, former chair of the Criminal Bar Association, has been disbarred for sexual misconduct involving a young aspiring lawyer during a mentorship in 2018. A disciplinary panel found him guilty of three charges, concluding his actions were inappropriate and unwanted. The sanction reflects the severity of the misconduct and the abuse of his position of trust.