The Code of Conduct for barristers in England and Wales is set out in the Bar Standards Board Handbook as 10 Core Duties for barristers.
Core Duty 1 – A barrister must observe his duty to the court in the administration of justice.
Core Duty 2 – A barrister must act in the best interests of each client.
Core Duty 3 – A barrister must act with honesty, and with integrity.
Core Duty 4 – A barrister must maintain his independence.
Core Duty 5 – A barrister must not behave in a way which is likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public places in him or in the profession.
Core Duty 6 – A barrister must keep the affairs of each client confidential.
Core Duty 7 – A barrister must provide a competent standard of work and service to each client.
Core Duty 8 – A barrister must not discriminate unlawfully against any person.
Core Duty 9 – A barrister must be open and co-operative with his regulators.
Core Duty 10 – A barrister must take reasonable steps to manage his practice, or carry out his role within his practice, competently and in such a way as to achieve compliance with his legal and regulatory obligations.
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