VIC Conflict of Interest with ICL?

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Mummamiaz

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6 February 2016
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Would it be a conflict of interest or bias if an ICL acted as lawyer/barrister for a parent on a case where an ICL was also appointed to act on behalf of the child?
 
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Sophea

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Do you mean the same ICL that acted for the child, also acted for a parent on the same case?
 

Lance

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31 October 2015
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If you are saying they are representing a parent and the interests of the child then yes, they are no longer independent.