The IBA International Code of Ethics was first adopted in 1956, this edition being adopted by the IBA Council in 1988. The Code contains a list of 21 rules to act as a guide as to what the IBA considers to be a desirable course of conduct by all lawyers engaged in the international practice of law. Included in the guidance are standards of professional ethics for lawyers acting in another jurisdiction, lawyers maintaining the honour and dignity of the profession both in practice and in private life, preserving the independence of professional duties, maintaining due respect towards the Court, appropriate standards of conduct when working with clients, prohibition on representing conflicting interests, and rules concerning fees and compensation for services.