Core duties

Question 1

What is the first core duty? (CD1)

Answer 1

you must observe your duty to the court in the administration of justice.

Question 2

What is the second core duty? (CD 2)

Answer 2

you must act in the best interests of each client.

Question 3

What is the third core duty? (CD 3)

Answer 3

You must act with honesty and with integrity

Question 4

What is the fourth core duty? (CD 4)

Answer 4

You must maintain your independence

Question 5

What is the fifth core duty? (CD 5)

Answer 5

You must 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

What is the sixth core duty? (CD 6)

Answer 6

You must keep the affairs of each client confidential

Question 7

What is the seventh core duty? (CD 7)

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is the eighth core duty? (CD 8)

Answer 8

You must not discriminate unlawfully against any person

Question 9

What is the ninth core duty? (CD 9)

Answer 9

You must be open and co-operative with your regulators

Question 10

What is the tenth core duty? (CD 10)

Answer 10

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.