The ILEX Code of Conduct

A member, in his professional life and employment, shall so conduct himself and the matters of which he has conduct, in such a manner:

As to avoid any action or situation which may bring disrepute upon the Institute or its members;

• As to avoid doubt being cast upon his own professional integrity
• As will assist the impartial administration of justice
• As will recognise that the interests of the client are paramount to those of all others, save that at all times and in all matters a member's primary and overriding duty is to the court and shall observe and be bound by this Code of Conduct and the Guides to Good Practice issued from time to time by the Institute.

A member shall not:

• Misuse the trust reposed in him nor reveal confidential information other than to those entitled to receive it
• For the personal gain of himself or his family take advantage of information gained in the course of his conduct of any matter
• Hold himself out as a Legal Executive nor display the distinguishing letters 'F.Inst.L.Ex.' after his name unless that member is in good standing as a fully paid up Fellow entered in the Register of Members of the Institute
• Discriminate against any person nor treat any person less favourably because of their ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion or political persuasion than he would treat others
• A member shall at all times work within the framework of the law and shall use his best endeavours to avoid any breach of the law by his employer or the client.

Notes:

In the Code of Conduct:

''member' includes all grades of membership of the Institute. Words importing the masculine gender only shall include the feminine gender. Where a member is subject to other jurisdictions or legal systems than those of England and Wales he is expected to comply with these professional standards where practicable but will not necessarily be deemed to be in breach if there has been compliance with established local custom and practice which is itself in conflict with these standards.

Regard shall be had to the International Code of Ethics for the Legal Profession.