6 Canons

1. Independence –

1.1 Independent, accessible, efficient and effective legal service.

1.2 Merit based practice
1.3 Freedon from improper considerations and external infuences
1.4 Non-interference by a lawyer
1.5 Lawyer’s duty and discretion in procedure and startegy – shall not allow the client to dictate the
handling.

2. Propriety – respect courtesy,honesty,

2.1 Proper conduct

2.2 Dignified Conduct

2.3 Safe Environment avoid forms of abuse or harassment.

2.4 Use of dignified, gender-fair, and child and culturally sensitive language.

2.5 Observance of fairness and obedience

2.6 Harrassing or threathening conduct

2.7 Formal decorum and appearance

2.8 Prohibitation against misleading the court, tribunal, or other gov agency.

2.9 Obstruction access to evidence o altering, destroying, or conceiling evidence.

2.10 Conduct in the presentation of a witness.

2.11 False representation or statements; duty to correct

2.12 Duty to report dishonest, deceitful and misleading conduct

2.13 Imputation of misconduct, impropriety, or crime without basis.

2.14 Remedy for grievances; insinuation of proper motive.

2.15 Improper claim of influence or familiarity

2.16 Duty to report life threatening situtations

2.17 Non Solicitation and impermissible advertisement

3. Fidelity – Assist in the speedy and efficient administration of justice. Genuinede interest and pursuit of
truth and justice, receiving payments in written transacation

4. Competence and Diligence – best of his ability, diligence punctuality, duty to update client

5. Equality – not refuse the representation of indigent persons

6. Accountability -
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