Core Duties

Question 1

CD 1

Answer 1

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

Question 2

CD 2

Answer 2

You must act in the best interests of each client

Question 3

CD 3

Answer 3

You must act with honesty and integrity

Question 4

CD 4

Answer 4

You must maintain your independence

Question 5

CD 5

Answer 5

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

CD 6

Answer 6

You must keep the affairs of each client confidential

Question 7

CD 7

Answer 7

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

Question 8

CD 8

Answer 8

You must not discriminate unlawfully against any person

Question 9

CD 9

Answer 9

You must be open and co-operative with your regulators

Question 10

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