3. Dispute Resolution and Proceedings

Question 1

To whom do the standards regarding dispute resolution and proceedings apply?

Answer 1

Solicitors and firms

Question 2

Evidence and Witnesses

What three things must you not do to evidence?

Answer 2

1. Misuse evidence, or attempt to do so
2. Tamper with evidence, or attempt to do so
3. Seek to influence the substance of evidence, e.g. generate false evidence

Question 3

Evidence and Witnesses

What must witness compensation never be based on?

Answer 3

The nature of the evidence or outcome of the case

Question 4

Respect for the Court

What standard must all assertions, representations, and statements made to the court be?

Answer 4

They must be properly arguable

Question 5

Respect for the Court

What must you draw the court’s attention to?

Answer 5

Relevant cases and statutory provisions, and any procedural irregularities, which are likely to have a material effect on the case, even if it would harm your client’s case