# The Code of Conduct (Magistrates' Courts Committees and Selection Panels) Order 2000, Paragraph 2: Integrity


(1) A member must in the performance of his duties act—
(a) solely in the public interest; and
(b) in accordance with the public trust placed in him.
(2) A member must at all times comply with the law and uphold the administration of justice.
(3) A member must not—
(a) place himself in a position where his integrity might reasonably be called into question by reason of any financial or other obligation;
(b) take any action which could bring discredit on the magistrates' courts committee or on the selection panel of which he is a member.
(4) A member must not use his position as a member to obtain or confer benefits, preferential treatment or advantage improperly for or on himself or others.
(5) A member must take reasonable steps to ensure that any papers or information received in the performance of his duties are kept safe.
(6) A member must not use any papers or information received in the performance of his duties for any purpose other than the performance of his duties as a member.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2148/schedule/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/code-of-conduct-magistrates-courts-committees-and-selection-panels-order-2000/schedule/paragraph-2
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