D 0008/82 (Breach of rules of professional conduct) of 24.2.1983

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ECLI:EP:BA:1983:D000882.19830224

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24 February 1983

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D 0008/82

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DBA

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1. In disciplinary proceedings, a professional representative's obligations extend beyond merely supplying information pursuant to Article 18 of the Regulation on discipline for professional representatives ("the Regulation") to co-operating generally, since the proceedings also serve his interest, that is, to uphold or restore his professional dignity, within the meaning of Article 1(2) of the Regulation.
2. The Disciplinary Committee has the power to refer a matter to the Disciplinary Board to determine whether his conduct constitutes contempt of the Disciplinary Board that must be sanctioned.
3. The obligation to be truthful under Article 1(1), second sentence, of the Regulation applies not only to the exercise of the profession but also to statements in disciplinary proceedings.

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Regulation on discipline for professional representatives Art 4(1)
Regulation on discipline for professional representatives Art 18
Regulation on discipline for professional representatives Art 1(1)

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Breach of rules of professional conduct
Unauthorised advertising
Obligation to supply information
Obligation to be truthful

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