1. Seven Mandatory Principles Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Seven Mandatory Principles?
A
- Uphold rule of law
- Uphold public trust
- Act with independence
- Act with honesty
- Act with integrity
- Encourage equality, diversity and inclusion
- Act in best interests of client
2
Q
Regarding principles 4 and 5, honesty and integrity, is a solicitor’s behaviour in their personal life relevant?
A
Yes
3
Q
Regarding principle 6, equality, diversity and inclusion, is the requirement broader or narrower than the requirement under the Equality Act 2010?
A
Broader
4
Q
Where two or more principles conflict, which takes precedence?
A
The principle which safeguards the wider public interest takes precedence over an individual client’s interest