Queensland Bar Exam (Ethics) Practice Questions - Queensland Bar Examination - Legal Ethics For Barristers Exam

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At trial, your client privately tells you that the alibi witness you are about to call will lie about the client's whereabouts. The client insists you call the witness anyway. What does the paramount duty to the court require?

Decline to call the witness to give the false evidence, as the duty to the court overrides the client's wishes Call the witness, because the barrister must advance the client's case to the best of their ability Call the witness but avoid asking about the whereabouts directly Seek the client's permission to disclose the perjury to the court before deciding

Correct Answer:

Decline to call the witness to give the false evidence, as the duty to the court overrides the client's wishes

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