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Not to mislead Rule 26 & S 24 PSR: Information given by the lawyer should be reliable and not misleading. Should not gain a tactical advantage for one’s client. For eg. Delay the proceedings for technical mistakes. Lawyers shall honor the terms of his professional undertakings given to any party. Common courtesy in dealing with the documents. Cheah Cheng Hock v PP: : the advocate has misled the ct by concealing a document. Convicted of Contempt of court.
Confidentiality Rule 35 and S 31- not to abuse confidence reposed by client. to keep confidential all communications between him and his client unless it against the public interest. Shall preserve his clients’ confidence and this duty outlasts his employment. To prevent a breach of confidentiality for eg letters in sealed covers.
Page 1 and 2: Professional Ethics LAD5093 DR. ZUL
Page 3 and 4: Related Provisions LPA 1976 LPPER
Page 5 and 6: Positive View An ethical rule shou
Page 7 and 8: Ethics The word ethics is derived
Page 9 and 10: LPPER Advocate and Solicitor: LP (
Page 11 and 12: To what extent 1) adopting and adh
Page 13 and 14: Dual practicing is not Allowed S 3
Page 15 and 16: Cont.. Abd Allah ibn 'Amr said, th
Page 17 and 18: Cont… As an agent of the client,
Page 19 and 20: Surah Al-An’am An’am:152 Cont
Page 21 and 22: Not to accept brief if embarrassed
Page 23 and 24: Not to accept brief if professional
Page 25 and 26: Not to accept brief if unable to ap
Page 27 and 28: Not to appear if he will be a witne
Page 29 and 30: Why 1) the danger of unfair or und
Page 31 and 32: What to do Lawyer should insist on
Page 33 and 34: Should charge fees which are reason
Page 35: To Disclose To The Client All Circu
Page 39 and 40: Why In order to enable a party to
Page 41 and 42: Section 126 of Evidence Act 1950 n
Page 43 and 44: Waiver of the Privilege 1. Client
Page 45 and 46: No division of costs or profits wit
Page 47 and 48: Not to advertise Rule 45 & S 40-41
Page 49 and 50: Legal Profession (Publicity) Rules
Page 51 and 52: Solicitors’ Account Rules 1990
Page 53 and 54: To seek knowledge: PSR Section 4 P
Page 55: Conclusion Professional ethics are

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