Code of Professional Conduct for counsel

The Code of Professional Conduct for counsel, adopted by the Assembly of States Parties, applies to defence counsel, counsel acting for states, amici curiae and counsel for victims and witnesses practising at the Court. It governs the conduct of counsel in their representation of clients and relations with the Court, other counsel, persons who are unrepresented or represented by other counsel, and victims and witnesses. It also establishes a disciplinary regime for misconduct.