Advocacy rules - general

Question 1

A barrister must not engage in conduct which is ? [hint 3]

Answer 1

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(a) dishonest or discreditable conduct
(b) prejudicial to the admin of justice
(c) likely to diminish public confidence in legal profession or the admin of justice or bring legal profession into disrepute

Question 2

A barrister must not engage in another vocation which is:- [hint 3]

Answer 2

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(a) is liable to adversely affect the reputation of the legal profession or the barrister
(b) likely to impair or conflict with the barristers duties to the client
(c) prejudices a barristers ability to attend properly to the interests of the client

Question 3

A barrister must not use or permit the use of the professional qualification as barrister for the advancement of…what?

Answer 3

r 14 A barrister may not use his professional qualification as a barrister for the advancement of any other occupation or activity or for private advantage save for use is usual or reasonable in the circumstances