LCRO 152/2017 CS v GB (22 May 2018) [pdf, 248 KB]
...divulged to the lawyer acting for the opposing party. 17 [97] Rule 3.1 provides that a “lawyer must at all times treat a client with respect and courtesy and must not act in a discriminatory manner in contravention of section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993”. This duty has also been described as “hav[ing] proper attitudes towards clients (that is, to be non-discriminating and non-patronising)”.26 [98] Whether this duty or requirement has been met “will vary accordin...