1.1 Core Duties

Question 1

The court

Answer 1

CD1 - You must observe your duty to the court in the administration of justice

NB: CD1 overrides all other CDs - gC1

Question 2

The client

Answer 2

CD2 - You must act in the best interests of each client

Question 3

Honesty and integrity

Answer 3

CD3 - You must act with honesty, and with integrity

Question 4

Independence

Answer 4

CD4 - You must maintain your independence

Question 5

Behaviour

Answer 5

CD5 - You must not behave in a way which is likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public places in you or in the profession

Question 6

Confidentiality

Answer 6

CD6 - You must keep the affairs of each client confidential

Question 7

Standards

Answer 7

CD7 - You must provide a competent standard of work and service to each client

Question 8

Discrimination

Answer 8

CD8 - You must not discriminate unlawfully against any person

Question 9

Regulators

Answer 9

CD9 - You must be open and co-operative with your regulators

Question 10

Compliance

Answer 10

CD10 - You must take reasonable steps to manage your practice, or carry out your role within your practice, competently and in such a way as to achieve compliance with your legal and regulatory obligations