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The Bar Standard Board’s Standards Committee has recently published its second consultation paper on the review of the Code. This paper focuses on revised Conduct Rules which seek to replace the rules in the existing Code that relate to professional conduct and ethical standards. The revised Rules adopt a core duty approach complemented with secondary rules and guidance which amplify and illustrate each core duty.
It is hoped that the revised Conduct Rules are more accessible, user friendly and clear in their aim and interpretation. The Board’s hope is that the proposed Rules will enable both members of the Bar and consumers to better understand what is expected of a barrister.
The consultation paper has been sent to a wide range of people and organisations with the hope of receiving a broad variety of responses to the revised Rules and the issues that have arisen during their drafting.
A copy of the consultation paper and draft Rules can be found in the Standards section of the BSB’s website. Deadline for responses is 5 June 2009.
The consultation paper has been sent to a wide range of people and organisations with the hope of receiving a broad variety of responses to the revised Rules and the issues that have arisen during their drafting.
A copy of the consultation paper and draft Rules can be found in the Standards section of the BSB’s website. Deadline for responses is 5 June 2009.
The Bar Standard Board’s Standards Committee has recently published its second consultation paper on the review of the Code. This paper focuses on revised Conduct Rules which seek to replace the rules in the existing Code that relate to professional conduct and ethical standards. The revised Rules adopt a core duty approach complemented with secondary rules and guidance which amplify and illustrate each core duty.
It is hoped that the revised Conduct Rules are more accessible, user friendly and clear in their aim and interpretation. The Board’s hope is that the proposed Rules will enable both members of the Bar and consumers to better understand what is expected of a barrister.
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