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The Lawyers’ Society has called on the National Revenue Authority (National Revenue Authority) to uphold due process and respect the authority of the courts following reports that the business premises of a law firm were sealed despite an existing High Court order restraining such action.
In a statement, the professional body expressed concern over allegations that the premises of Yada Williams & Associates were shut down by tax enforcement officers, despite the NRA’s reported awareness of a court injunction preventing such measures.
The Lawyers’ Society described the development as troubling, warning that any action by state institutions that disregards judicial orders risks undermining the rule of law and weakening public confidence in legal enforcement mechanisms.
The Society stressed that while no individual or institution is above the law, disputes involving regulatory enforcement must be pursued strictly through lawful channels, particularly where matters are already before the courts.
According to the statement, the law firm had reportedly challenged the NRA’s enforcement demands through legal procedures, and in such circumstances, the sealing of its offices was viewed as a potential violation of due process and an interference with the independence of legal practitioners.
It further argued that such actions could amount to an unjust deprivation of livelihood and may conflict with international standards, including the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, which emphasize the protection of legal professionals in the discharge of their duties.
The Lawyers’ Society therefore urged the NRA to respect the constitutional authority of the High Court and to continue pursuing its statutory mandate through lawful and constitutionally compliant means.
