B-1, r. 3.1 - Code of Professional Conduct of Lawyers

Updated to 26 March 2015

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chapter B-1, r. 3.1

Code of Professional Conduct of Lawyers

Act respecting the Barreau du Québec

(chapter B-1, s. 4).

Professional Code

(chapter C-26, ss. 87 and 89).

PREAMBLE

WHEREAS a lawyer is a servant of justice;

WHEREAS the practice of the profession of lawyer is based on the following values and principles which a lawyer must take into consideration in all circumstances:

(1) compliance with legal provisions and preservation of the rule of law;

(2) access to justice;

(3) respect for individuals and protection of their fundamental rights, including the right to be free from discrimination and harassment;

(4) integrity, independence and competence;

(5) loyalty to clients as well as protection of their legitimate interests and the confidentiality of information concerning them;

(6) collaboration in the sound administration of justice and support for the authority of the courts;

(7) respect for the honour and dignity of the profession;

(8) respect for members of the profession as well as all other persons with whom the lawyer collaborates when engaging in his professional activities; and

(9) consideration for the social context within which the law evolves.

O.C. 129-2015, preamble.

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