Code of Conduct of the Council of Europe

Name of code

Code of Conduct of the Council of Europe

Originator of code

Council of Europe (CoE)

Country

European

Original language

English

Year of creation

2023

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Political

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Mandatory (for employees)

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Council of Europe, an international human rights organisation consisting of 46 member states, has developed an ethical framework that applies to all employees and sets out behavioural and ethical standards to create a better working environment. It outlines expectations of staff and individuals to uphold values such as integrity, respect, independence, trustworthiness, responsibility, dignity, diversity, and discretion in their work. The Code of Conduct is legally binding upon all staff members, and violations may lead to disciplinary sanctions.

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