act freely and diligently in accordance with the law and recognized standards and ethics of the legal profession. "15. A lawyer shall always loyally respect the interests of his client. "guarantaa? for thg.. fwactiftaihg af...lawy.grs "16. Governments shall ensure that lawyers (a) are able to perform all of their professional functions without intimidation, hindrance, harassment or improper interference; (b) are able to travel and to consult with their clients freely both within their own country and abroad; and (c) shall not suffer, or be threatened with, prosecution or administrative, economic or other sanctions for any action taken in accordance with recognized professional duties, standards and ethics. "17. Where the security of lawyers is threatened as a result of discharging their functions, they shall be adequately safeguarded by the authorities. "18. Lawyers shall not be identified with their clients or their clients' causes as a result of discharging their functions. "19. No court or administrative authority before whom the right of counsel is recognized shall refuse to recognize the right of a qualified lawyer to appear before it for his or her client unless that lawyer has been disqualified in accordance with national law and practice and in conformity with these principles. "20. A lawyer shall enjoy civil and penal immunity for relevant statements made in good faith in written or oral pleadings or in his professional appearances before a court, tribunal or other legal or administrative authority. "21. It is the duty of the competent authorities to ensure lawyers access to appropriate information, files and documents in their possession or control in sufficient time to enable lawyers to provide effective legal assistance to their clients, and, in criminal proceedings, not later than at the conclusion of investigation or pre-trial proceedings. "22. Governments shall recognize and respect that all communications and 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the principles and standards that govern the legal profession, focusing on the rights and duties of lawyers, governments' responsibilities, and the importance of protecting the security and integrity of the legal profession. The text emphasizes the need for lawyers to be able to perform their duties freely and without interference, as well as the importance of protecting the confidentiality of client information and the right of counsel.

**Category**
Justice, Humanitarian aid and relief