Code of Conduct
Our Managing Director is a Full Member of the Association of British Investigators, and all of our employees adhere to the following:
Code of Ethics and Professional Standards
Policy Statement:
This code, comprising ten principles, is sponsored by the Governing Council of the Association of British Investigators (ABI). It reflects the manner in which all members of the Association should conduct their business in accordance with rigorous ethical, fair, professional, and legal standards.
It stems from our determination to:
• Be fair
• Be transparent
• Be accountable
• Be honest
• Be cautious
• Be thorough
• Be law-abiding
• Be mindful of the confidentiality of the information with which we are entrusted
• Protect and enhance the reputation of the Association of British Investigators and its members.
Principle 1 - Responsibility and Accountability
All members of the Association of British Investigators are personally responsible and accountable for their actions or omissions, including their employees and others paid to assist an investigation. It is essential that these individuals adhere to this Code of Ethics and Professional Standards.
Principle 2 - Honesty and Integrity
All members of the Association of British Investigators must act with honesty and integrity, ensuring they do not compromise their position, the Association’s, or their clients’.
Principle 3 - Caution and Thoroughness
All members of the Association of British Investigators should verify the credentials of clients to ensure they have lawful and moral reasons for requesting corporate intelligence investigations.
Principle 4 - Conflict of Interest
Members of the Association of British Investigators who have a personal or conflicting interest in any matter must disclose that interest if it conflicts with their clients' interests.
Principle 5 - Acting within the Law
All members of the Association of British Investigators are required to obey the law and refrain from any actions that they know, or ought to know, are unlawful or contrary to the Association’s policy.
Principle 6 - Authority, Respect, and Courtesy
No member of the Association of British Investigators should abuse their position and must respect the rights of all individuals. All members are expected to act with self-control and tolerance, treating everyone encountered during their activities with respect, fairness, and courtesy.
Principle 7 - Equality
All members of the Association of British Investigators are to act with fairness and impartiality, avoiding unlawful discrimination on grounds such as sex, race, colour, language, religion or belief, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, disability, age, sexual orientation, property, birth, or other status.
Principle 8 - Confidentiality
All members of the Association of British Investigators are to treat the information they are entrusted with during business with the utmost respect, accessing or disclosing it only for its intended purposes, while complying with prevailing privacy legislation, particularly regarding the handling of personal data in accordance with guidelines from the Information Commissioner.
Principle 9 - General Conduct
All members of the Association of British Investigators are to conduct themselves professionally, avoiding any behavior that may bring discredit upon the Association or their clients, or undermine confidence in the Association or any clients.
Principle 10 - Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct
All members of the Association of British Investigators are expected to challenge and, when appropriate, report breaches of this code and any improper conduct by colleagues.
Disciplinary Procedure
The Association of British Investigators has established a disciplinary procedure. If you have a complaint against a member of the Association, please contact the Secretariat:
Mr. Tony Imossi
Association of British Investigators
The Brentano Suite
Catalyst House
Centennial Park
Elstree
WD6 3SY
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8191 7500
Email: Secretariat@theABI.org.uk