Ethics in Construction Law - Two Years On

Professor John Uff CBE QC

April 2005

A paper originally given at a meeting of the Society of Construction Law in Southampton on 7th October 2004

Professor Uff reviews developments since he gave his lecture 'Ethics in Construction Law' in July 2003, looking in particular at the work of the SCL ethics group. He includes a draft code of ethical conduct, and invites comments.

The Michael Brown Foundation lecture June 2003 - The SCL ethics group - Judge Thornton's December 2003 lecture - Ethics group recommendations July 2004 - Other initiatives - Draft universal ethical code for scientists - Transparency International - The TI Anti-Corruption Code - The Proceeds of Crime Act - Is anything happening? - Draft code of ethical conduct - The economies of ethical conduct.

The author: John Uff CBE QC is a practising barrister and arbitrator, and is Emeritus Professor of Engineering Law at King's College, London.

Text: 9 pages

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