A solicitor learns that a colleague at another firm has committed a serious breach of the SRA's regulatory arrangements. What does the Code require?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. To report promptly to the SRA any facts or matters reasonably believed capable of amounting to a serious breach
- Step 1: The Code of Conduct requires openness with regulators.
- Step 2: The duty is to report serious breaches by oneself or others.
Answer
To report promptly to the SRA any facts or matters reasonably believed capable of amounting to a serious breach.
Why not the others: The duty is not limited to partners; no complaint is needed; confidentiality does not override regulatory reporting.
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