The Judiciary of The Gambia yesterday admitted 45 newly qualified legal practitioners to the Bar in a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow at the High Court in Banjul. The event was attended by members of the Gambia Bar Association, the Judiciary, the General Legal Council and dignitaries from across the justice sector. She said the legal profession is founded on respect, integrity and service to justice. Counsel Cham urged the new lawyers to respect the courts at all times, even when they disagree with rulings. The Chief Justice urged the new lawyers to be guardians of the public interest and defenders of judicial independence.