DODOMA, Dec. 6 -- CHIEF Justice George Masaju has issued a stern warning against the growing trend of lawyers behaving like activists to the extent of violating courtroom ethics, reminding legal practitioners to honour the professional oath that obliges them to maintain integrity and respect for the court.

Speaking during the 73rd admission and enrolment of 774 new advocates in Dodoma yesterday, Justice Masaju expressed deep concern over rising indiscipline among members of the legal fraternity, including open disrespect for courts and judges and judicial officers.

“There is an alarming trend where some advocates praise the court only when they win a case, but when they lose, they claim the court is not independent. You cannot bla...