Part 1The regulatory objectives etc.

Introduction

I12Professional principles

For the purposes of this Act, the professional principles are the principles that persons providing legal services should—

a

support the proper administration of justice,

b

act with independence (in the interests of justice),

c

act with integrity,

d

act in the best interests of their clients (and keep clients' affairs confidential),

e

maintain good standards of work,

f

where—

i

exercising before any court a right of audience, or

ii

conducting litigation in relation to proceedings in any court,

comply with such duties as are normally owed to the court by such persons,

g

meet their obligations under any relevant professional rules,

h

act in conformity with professional ethics.