The United Kingdom Institute for Conservation formulated a code of ethical practice for conservators in December 1981, here reprinted in full. Section headings are: Preamble, The Purpose of Conservation, The Conservator and the Object (subheadings: General Obligations, One Standard, Suitability of Treatment and Reversibility, Examination and Records, and Restoration), Professional Competence and Knowledge (Recognition of Limitations, Disclosure of Knowledge), and Professional Relationships (Colleagues, Trainees, Delegating and Subcontracting). -- AATA