Two Principles conflict in a particular case: acting in the best interests of a client and upholding public trust in the profession. How does the SRA say conflicts between Principles are resolved?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Principles protecting the wider public interest, such as the rule of law, outrank a client's interests
- Step 1: The SRA Principles state how conflicts are resolved.
- Step 2: The public interest comes before the interests of an individual client.
Answer
Principles protecting the wider public interest, such as the rule of law, outrank a client's interests.
Why not the others: Client interests are subordinate to the public interest; numeric order is not a criterion; the choice is not discretionary.
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