Complaints Against a Lawyer

 

Code of Conduct for Lawyers

 

Reproduced below, with the consent of the Attorney General, is the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules, as of 8 July 2010. The Rules set out the rules of professional conduct for lawyers who are practitioner members of the Law Society, i.e., who hold a valid Practising Certificate to practise law in Singapore.

 

The rules set out the code of conduct for lawyers in the following areas:

  • Dealing with clients

  • Conduct of proceedings

  • Relationship with other lawyers and third parties

  • Rules of practice

  • Acting as Defence Counsel in a criminal matter

  • Conducting a criminal prosecution as a practising lawyer

 

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