ethichs and professional conduct Flashcards
1
Q
A solicitor becomes aware that a partner in her firm is selling illegal drugs. To the solicitor’s knowledge, the partner has been doing this on his personal time only.
Which of the following statements best describes the solicitor’s obligations under the SRA Standards and Regulations?
Responses
A
The solicitor must report the matter to the firm’s compliance officer for legal practice (‘COLP’) on the understanding that the COLP will report the matter to the SRA.
