Question

“Ensuring compliance with regulations is the sole responsibility of the Legal Department.” Justify this statement for or against.

Answer 1

1. While the Legal Department plays a key role in interpreting laws, advising management, and ensuring legal compliance, compliance is not solely its responsibility.
2. Every department must adhere to relevant regulations within its own operations. For example:
   • Finance Department must comply with tax and accounting laws.
   • Production Department must follow safety and environmental regulations.
   • Human Resources must comply with labour laws and employee regulations.
3. The Legal Department acts as a guiding and monitoring body, but all employees and departments share the responsibility of compliance.