Code of Ethics for Prison Staff [Vanglateenistuja eetikakoodeks]

Name of code

Code of Ethics for Prison Staff [Vanglateenistuja eetikakoodeks]

Originator of code

Ministry of Justice [Justiitsministeerium]

Country

Estonia

Original language

Estonian

Year of creation

2008

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Code of Ethics for Prison Staff developed by the Estonian Ministry of Justice applies to prison officers (this includes probation officers and other prison employees, as well as students of vocational training for prison officers and students of corrections, as well as officials of the Department of Prisons of the Ministry of Justice). The Code sets out the principles of communication with the public and the media, according to which public communication is allowed so long as the employer has given permission for it. In addition, indecent, derogatory and immoral content is prohibited in internet communication, portals and communication in the media.

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