Conflict of interest

Which fundamental principle of ethical conduct is being violated by knowingly sabotaging the client's case?

A lawyer is representing a client in a divorce case. The client wishes to gain full custody of their children and is relying on the lawyer's assistance. The lawyer, unknowingly to the client, turns out to be the client's soon to be ex-spouse's new boyfriend and therefore has a personal interest in seeing the other side of the case succeeding in the custody dispute.

Choices:

A) The principle of conflict of interest

B) The principle of transparency and accountability

C) The principle of non-discrimination

D) The principle of community engagement