BECOME A MEMBERWhat is the BIVR Code of Professional Ethics?
Members of BIVR shall:
Uphold the reputation of the profession at all times.
Honour all professional commitments.
Be respectful at all times towards colleagues and members of other professions.
Avoid any action that will adversely affect the good standing of the profession.
Always declare a personal or prejudicial interest which could affect any party to proceedings.
Maintain confidentiality and treat any information gained in the course of an assignment as privileged and not to be communicated to any third party, without authorisation.
Not derive any gain from privileged information acquired in the course of work undertaken.
Act in an impartial manner, not giving advice or personal opinion in relation to topics discussed or people present at proceedings.
Practise only in proceedings where they have sufficient skill, experience, competence and qualifications to do so.
Agree terms and conditions of any assignment before accepting work.
Make every effort to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.
Uphold the reputation of the profession at all times.
Honour all professional commitments.
Be respectful at all times towards colleagues and members of other professions.
Avoid any action that will adversely affect the good standing of the profession.
Always declare a personal or prejudicial interest which could affect any party to proceedings.
Maintain confidentiality and treat any information gained in the course of an assignment as privileged and not to be communicated to any third party, without authorisation.
Not derive any gain from privileged information acquired in the course of work undertaken.
Act in an impartial manner, not giving advice or personal opinion in relation to topics discussed or people present at proceedings.
Practise only in proceedings where they have sufficient skill, experience, competence and qualifications to do so.
Agree terms and conditions of any assignment before accepting work.
Make every effort to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.