Trunov, I.L. Ensuring security and independence of advocate.

Abstract: An advocate is a key figure in provision of legal support to individuals to protect their rights and freedoms. Advocate’s work may influence the future life, well-being, profession and income of a person. Unfortunately, the profession of an advocate is currently unsafe and difficult. Murders and bodily harm to advocates are not that rare, lives and security of advocates and their families are hardly protected, and the protection of advocates in the Russian law carries declarative character…