Davkaus Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) It's almost certainly a violation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority code of conduct, but I don't know if that's taken anymore seriously than other industries' attempts to regulate themselves. Edited March 6, 2023 by Davkaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted March 6, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Davkaus said: It's almost certainly a violation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority code of conduct, but I don't know if that's taken anymore seriously than other industries' attempts to regulate themselves. SRA takes itself very seriously and does a lot to bring those foul of the Code of Conduct to be sanctioned/struck off by Tribunal etc. Not sure this would technically breach the Code though. Firstly he has been approached, not formally instructed to act so has no duty to Hancock as he is not his client per se ("asked to act"). Therefore he wouldn't have been lying if asked directly about that. Could be arguable that bringing the profession into disrepute but that will be subjective and the extent of it and if he didn't outright lie then may struggle. Could definitely be construed as unethical though that he had sought to not included that information, especially when he has been asked to appear on "TV" to defend Hancock. I mean it would not allow the "audience" the opportunity to reflect on any potential bias he may have. So yeah, illegal? Probably not. Unethical? probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 6, 2023 Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2023 21 minutes ago, Genie said: Gov.uk suggests hidden ads are illegal. The ASA is the arbiter of this not the Govt. It is nowhere near as Black and White as Gov.uk makes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted March 6, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2023 Slightly surprised that VT isn’t discussing this. Guess this kind of thing has become unremarkable these days 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 31 minutes ago, cyrusr said: SRA takes itself very seriously and does a lot to bring those foul of the Code of Conduct to be sanctioned/struck off by Tribunal etc. Not sure this would technically breach the Code though. Firstly he has been approached, not formally instructed to act so has no duty to Hancock as he is not his client per se ("asked to act"). Therefore he wouldn't have been lying if asked directly about that. Could be arguable that bringing the profession into disrepute but that will be subjective and the extent of it and if he didn't outright lie then may struggle. I'd argue his intent to publicly speak about his client while deliberately concealing his vested interested might fall foul of "You do not mislead or attempt to mislead your clients, the court or others, either by your own acts or omissions" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, choffer said: Slightly surprised that VT isn’t discussing this. Guess this kind of thing has become unremarkable these days Say what you want about the Stanley "busy hands" Johnson, but at least he's (probably) not a Russian spy, which is more than you can say about some of Johnson's other appointees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted March 6, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2023 42 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I'd argue his intent to publicly speak about his client while deliberately concealing his vested interested might fall foul of "You do not mislead or attempt to mislead your clients, the court or others, either by your own acts or omissions" But he's not his client; certainly not at the moment so he is currently a lawyer speaking about a current issue. There's no duty to disclose who may have approached you to represent them. Indeed it may be arguable to say he should have kept it quiet given it is making enquiries. To be honest, because of his own ineptitude he was found out anyway and if Hancock still instructs him after this then it shows the quality of the case. Its like Trump/Alex Jones hiring the absolute worse lawyers because literally no one else would take the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 What would have made this even better would be if it had been broadcast from No10's media suite, which they'd had built by a Russian owned firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chindie Posted March 6, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2023 ... Just trying to see if you can spot the empty gin bottles behind her... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Mad Nads almost certainly can't remember what happens each day after her 5 or 6th drink, you can't expect her to remember what she said a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Give it up Nads, he’s not gonna slee… actually forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Wonderful Monarchy you lot have. https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/ex-uk-leader-boris-johnson-nominates-father-knighthood-report-2023-03-06/ " Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has nominated his father Stanley for a knighthood in the list of honours he can grant as an outgoing leader, the Times newspaper reported on Monday, drawing accusations of cronyism." "As prime minister, Johnson in 2020 elevated his brother Jo Johnson to the House of Lords, the upper chamber of parliament, where he has a seat for life." Please read topics before you post - It's becomng quite common for people to post stories that have already been posted (like this story 9 whole posts previously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, villakram said: Wonderful Monarchy you lot have. https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/ex-uk-leader-boris-johnson-nominates-father-knighthood-report-2023-03-06/ " Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has nominated his father Stanley for a knighthood in the list of honours he can grant as an outgoing leader, the Times newspaper reported on Monday, drawing accusations of cronyism." "As prime minister, Johnson in 2020 elevated his brother Jo Johnson to the House of Lords, the upper chamber of parliament, where he has a seat for life." Guns n Trump n touch the screen send $10. Sit down shut up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 46 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: Guns n Trump n touch the screen send $10. Sit down shut up. I thought you'd be happy now that the long serving Prince of Wales is King? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, villakram said: I thought you'd be happy now that the long serving Prince of Wales is King? Ha! I think you’ll have a tough old time on VT getting a rise out of anyone to defend any royal. Meghan seems genuine enough but the rest of em are well ropey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Sunaks podium for this evenings press conference. Some will sadly lap it up and it is certainly where the Tories want the focus to be, even though they have created many of the immigration issues, they would rather people focus on that than the multitude of other things they have decimated/destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Graham Brady is the latest Tory MP to decide he doesn't want to lose his seat at the next General Election. All the Tory leadership elections to come in the next few years will feel like they have a piece of the furniture missing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 30 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: Sunaks podium for this evenings press conference. Some will sadly lap it up and it is certainly where the Tories want the focus to be, even though they have created many of the immigration issues, they would rather people focus on that than the multitude of other things they have decimated/destroyed. Slogan taken directly from Tony Abbots successful 2013 election campaign in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chindie Posted March 7, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hmm. I'm not sure that reads the way they'd like it to. 1 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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