Who we are and what we do (iii) the enactment of legislation or the review or reform of existing laws; and F. To do everything that is reasonably, incidental or conducive to the The Law Society of Jersey is the representative body of Advocates and attainment of those objects. Ecrivains of the Royal Court. It was incorporated, with effect from 1 January 2007, under The Law Society of Jersey Law 2005, as, amongst other things, the statutory regulatory body for Advocates and Solicitors of the Royal Court. The Society has a dual role in representing the interests of, and supporting, its members, while regulating activity in the public interest. Regulation is currently based on adherence to key professional principles within a Code of Conduct, with enforcement through statutory-based Professional Principles disciplinary procedures. No formal supervision of compliance with standards or authorisation of Members of the Society are required to adhere to The Law Society’s Code of practitioners is currently undertaken, with breaches of the Code of Conduct Conduct2, the key tenets of which are captured in five ‘professional principles’ generally identified through complaints and reporting failures (e.g. governing expected behaviour and conduct. Continuing Professional Development compliance). No regulatory visits to firms or individuals are made by the Society. As such, the regulatory regime Professional Principles may be considered to be ‘light touch’, with a reliance on self-certification and matters brought to the attention of the Society. Regulation of Act with independence and integrity adherence by law firms to Anti Money Laundering provisions (which includes Maintain proper standards of work a visit/inspection programme) is currently undertaken by the Jersey Financial Act in the best interests of clients Services Commission. Full or partial assumption of this responsibility, which Comply with duty to the court is expected during the course of this business plan, may, amongst other Maintain confidentiality actions, necessitate the implementation of a robust visit programme by the Society. Membership of the Society is divided into Ordinary Members, Retired Members and Associate Members. All Advocates and Solicitors of the Royal Court who practise Jersey Law, other than Crown Officers and qualified Jersey lawyers employed by the
(iii) the enactment of legislation or the review or reform of existing laws; and F. To do everything that is reasonably, incidental or conducive to the attainment of those objects. Professional Principles Members of the Society are required to adhere to The Law Society’s Code of Conduct2, the key tenets of which are captured in five ‘professional principles’ governing expected behaviour and conduct. Professional Principles Act with independence and integrity Maintain proper standards of work Act in the best interests of clients Comply with duty to the court Maintain confidentiality Who we are and what we do The Law Society of Jersey is the representative body of Advocates and Ecrivains of the Royal Court. It was incorporated, with effect from 1 January 2007, under The Law Society of Jersey Law 2005, as, amongst other things, the statutory regulatory body for Advocates and Solicitors of the Royal Court. The Society has a dual role in representing the interests of, and supporting, its members, while regulating activity in the public interest. Regulation is currently based on adherence to key professional principles within a Code of Conduct, with enforcement through statutory-based disciplinary procedures. No formal supervision of compliance with standards or authorisation of practitioners is currently undertaken, with breaches of the Code of Conduct generally identified through complaints and reporting failures (e.g. Continuing Professional Development compliance). No regulatory visits to firms or individuals are made by the Society. As such, the regulatory regime may be considered to be ‘light touch’, with a reliance on self-certification and matters brought to the attention of the Society. Regulation of adherence by law firms to Anti Money Laundering provisions (which includes a visit/inspection programme) is currently undertaken by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Full or partial assumption of this responsibility, which is expected during the course of this business plan, may, amongst other actions, necessitate the implementation of a robust visit programme by the Society. Membership of the Society is divided into Ordinary Members, Retired Members and Associate Members. All Advocates and Solicitors of the Royal Court who practise Jersey Law, other than Crown Officers and qualified Jersey lawyers employed by the