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=== Ethical principles=== | === Ethical principles=== | ||
Nonetheless, advocates (and, of course, lawyers) should consider themselves bound by the '''ethical rules of conduct''' set by the Law Society of BC. These rules of conduct are explained in the [[Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia | Nonetheless, advocates (and, of course, lawyers) should consider themselves bound by the '''ethical rules of conduct''' set by the Law Society of BC. These rules of conduct are explained in the [[Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/code-of-professional-conduct-for-british-columbia/ ''Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia'']. | ||
Chapter 2 of the Code contains historic principles of lawyers’ ethics called the “Canons of Legal Ethics”. These are general principles, but they set an important tone for an advocate’s professional duties. Duties are owed to the state, the courts and tribunals, the client, other advocates, and oneself. In virtually any ethical situation, the canons provide relevant guidance for personal conduct. | Chapter 2 of the Code contains historic principles of lawyers’ ethics called the “Canons of Legal Ethics”. These are general principles, but they set an important tone for an advocate’s professional duties. Duties are owed to the state, the courts and tribunals, the client, other advocates, and oneself. In virtually any ethical situation, the canons provide relevant guidance for personal conduct. | ||