3. A prospective client contacted a solicitor. At the first interview, the client informed the solicitor that he had murdered his wife. He stated that he wanted to plead 'not guilty'. He pleaded with the solicitor to do all he could to ensure that he is not convicted in the criminal trial. He promised to pay the solicitor a fee of 200,000 if he carried his instructions. The solicitor drafted a defence which contained a false explanation of the event. He also arranged for a false witness to provide the client with an alibi. Unknown to the solicitor, the prospective client is an undercover reporter who recorded the interview. Critically discuss the liability of the solicitor under the professional codes and the law. Support your arguments with legal authorities. Mark: 25% Word count: 400 words 3. A prospective client contacted a solicitor. At the first interview, the client informed the solicitor that he had murdered his wife. He stated that he wanted to plead 'not guilty'. He pleaded with the solicitor to do all he could to ensure that he is not convicted in the criminal trial. He promised to pay the solicitor a fee of 200,000 if he carried his instructions. The solicitor drafted a defence which contained a false explanation of the event. He also arranged for a false witness to provide the client with an alibi. Unknown to the solicitor, the prospective client is an undercover reporter who recorded the interview. Critically discuss the liability of the solicitor under the professional codes and the law. Support your arguments with legal authorities. Mark: 25% Word count: 400 words