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discipline 1 October 2026

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Honesty

The lawyer must act with honesty at all times in professional and business dealings and must not engage in fraudulent or deceitful conduct.

England & Wales · Solicitors

SRA Principles & Code

Strong equivalent
Principle 4
You act: 1.4 with honesty.

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Recorded source: SRA Principles 2023

England & Wales · Barristers

BSB Handbook

Strong equivalent
CD3; rC9.1; rC8
CD3 You must act with honesty, and with integrity. rC9 Your duty to act with honesty and with integrity under CD3 includes the following requirements: .1 you must not knowingly or recklessly mislead or attempt to mislead anyone;

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Recorded source: BSB Handbook current

Australia · Solicitors

Solicitors' Conduct Rules

Strong equivalent
Rule 4.1.2
A solicitor must also:... 4.1.2 be honest and courteous in all dealings in the course of legal practice.

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Recorded source: Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules 2015 (June 2026 compilation)

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