Core Duties

Question 1

CD1

Answer 1

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

Question 2

CD2

Answer 2

You must act in the best interests of each client

Question 3

CD3

Answer 3

You must act with honesty, and with integrity

Question 4

CD4

Answer 4

You must maintain your independence

Question 5

CD5

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

CD6

Answer 6

You must keep the affairs of each client confidential

Question 7

CD7

Answer 7

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

Question 8

CD8

Answer 8

You must not discriminate unlawfully against any person

Question 9

CD9

Answer 9

You must be open and co-operative with your regulators

Question 10

CD10

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