CANON V

Question 1

Equality

Answer 1

Of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another

Question 2

Section 1. Non-discrimination.

Answer 2

(1) Shall not decline to represent a person solely on account of the latter’s nationality or ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, disability, age, marital status, social or economic status, political beliefs
(2) Justifiable reasons

Question 3

Section 2. Treatment of vulnerable persons.

Answer 3

(1) Shall be mindful and sensitive of and consider the client’s special circumstances
(2) Observe a higher standard of service
(3) A vulnerable person is a person who is at a higher risk of harm than other

Question 4

Examples of vulnerable persons

Answer 4

(1) Children
(2) Elderly
(3) Homeless,
(4) PWDs
(5) Deprived of liberty
(6) HR victims,
(7) Domestic violence victims
(8) Victims of armed conflict
(9) Socio-economically disadvantaged

Question 5

Section 3. Indigent person.

Answer 5

(1) Not refuse the representation of an indigent person unless:
(2) Not in a position to carry out the work effectively
(3) Placed in a conflict of interest situations
(4) Related to the potential adverse party

Question 6

Indigent person.

Answer 6

Any person who has no money or property sufficient for food, shelter, and other basic necessities for oneself

Question 7

Section 4. Standard of service.

Answer 7

(1) Shall observe the same standard of service for all clients, regardless of remuneration
(2) Except higher standard required for representation of vulnerable person