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20. General principles of military defense
 
  Article 122-Military defense attorney code of conduct  
122.1 Military defense attorney code of conduct  
  The military defense attorney code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the basic and essential ethical standards by which any and all attorney’s shall represent their clients and conduct themselves in relation to all military cases.
  
122.2 All military defense attorney’s shall be bound by this code of conduct
  
  All military defense attorney’s and their assistants shall be bound by the rules of the code of conduct. No excuse of law, or any other, may be used to defend a direct and intentional breach of the code of conduct by a military defense attorney.
  
122.3 Swearing an oath to the code of conduct
  
  All military defense attorneys shall be bound to swear an oath to this code of conduct upon being appointed the representative of a military defendant, namely:
  
  “By the Judicial Code of (nation), and by the honor of the constitution of (nation) and its laws, I shall dutifully and honestly serve at as attorney of defense and adhere at all times to the code of conduct governing all attorneys of military defense.”
  
  The same oath is required to be sworn at the commencement of any arraignment hearing and again at any trial or military hearing.
  
  Any attorney who does not swear this oath, or who refuses to swear this oath shall be banned from entering the courtroom for any matter and shall be liable for dismissal from any certification/registration to practice military law in (nation).
  
122.4 Summary of Ten standards  
  It is to these truths and ideals that I shall hold my position and no other:  
  1. That I (a military defense attorney) shall seek to perform the duties and responsibilities of attorney to the best of my abilities;  
  2. That I (a military defense attorney) pledge my allegiance to the constitution of (nation) and shall do all within my power to protect the integrity and independence of the judiciary;
  
  3. That I (a military defense attorney) pledge my honor and duty to upholding the essential rights of my client to being innocent until proven guilty, to a fair arraignment and any fair hearing or trial;
  
  4. That I (a military defense attorney) shall give each case and defendant my complete and best attention and that I shall not allow my caseload to become so heavy as for the defense of any one case suffer because of my limited time;
 
  5. That I (a military defense attorney) shall explore the details of each case thoroughly and that all evidence and disclosure requirements and rights of the accused to a fair defense shall be pursued according to the law;
 
  6. That I (a military defense attorney) shall never allow my personal life, relationships or beliefs to be associated with, or influence in my judgment in any defense matter before me;
  
  7. That I (a military defense attorney) shall seek to render advice with care, precision and without delay;
  
  8. That I (a military defense attorney) shall investigate every possible piece of evidence and every possible legal method of defense within the strict limits of the law;
 
  9. That I (a military defense attorney) shall seek to be clear on my fees and expenses and to be as clear as to estimated and fair costs prior to any expense being incurred;
 
  10. That I (a military defense attorney) shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety;
  
     
     
 
 

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