Frequently Asked Questions

The IPA operates a helpline for its Members on 020 7397 6407 for the purposes of responding to queries of an ethical or regulatory nature. You can search the responses we have provided to our members either by entering a keyword, or by selecting a category. You can narrow your search by entering both a keyword and a category, or you can browse all response by selecting “All categories”.

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IPA staff responses do not constitute legal advice nor do they seek to instruct or direct Members to take, or avoid taking, any action. Members should be aware that any advice or assistance provided by IPA staff cannot fetter the authority of its regulatory and disciplinary committees to make determinations about a Member’s conduct. There follows summaries of the responses we have given to our Members’ enquiries. These response relate to legislation and regulation in force at the time the response was given. Law and regulation change over time, and these responses should be considered in the context of the date the response was given. The IPA accepts no liability in respect of actions that Members may take in accordance with responses made by IPA, as it must be for each Member to be satisfied that his/her conduct meets the legal and professional requirements placed upon office-Holders/Members. Therefore, Members may consider it appropriate to seek independent professional advice in respect of the subject of the enquiry. A panel of solicitors who have indicated their willingness to assist members with initial advice can be found at: panel of solicitors.