Article 2 Governing principles
United Kingdom
In order to preserve the integrity and impartiality of the dispute settlement mechanism each candidate and arbitrator shall:
get acquainted with this Code of Conduct;
be independent and impartial;
avoid direct or indirect conflicts of interest;
avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety or bias;
observe high standards of conduct; and
not be influenced by self-interest, outside pressure, political considerations, public clamour, loyalty to a Party or fear of criticism.
An arbitrator shall not, directly or indirectly, incur any obligation or accept any benefit that would in any way interfere, or appear to interfere, with the proper performance of his or her duties.
An arbitrator shall not use his or her position on the arbitration panel to advance any personal or private interests. An arbitrator shall avoid actions that may create the impression that others are in a special position to influence him or her.
An arbitrator shall not allow past or existing financial, business, professional, personal or social relationships or responsibilities to influence his or her conduct or judgement.
An arbitrator shall avoid entering into any relationship or acquiring any financial interest that is likely to affect his or her impartiality or that might reasonably create an appearance of impropriety or bias.
An arbitrator shall exercise his or her position without accepting or seeking instructions from any government, any international governmental organisation or international non-governmental organisation or any private source, and shall not have intervened in any previous stage of the dispute assigned to them.