Name of code
Code of Ethics for Prosecutors [Prokuröride eetikakoodeks]
Originator of code
Prosecutor's Office
Country
Estonia
Original language
Estonian
Year of creation
2013
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
The Code of Ethics for Prosecutors applies to all prosecutors of the Republic of Estonia. The Code creates general rules of conduct and contains multiple principles that cover areas such as honour and dignity, independence, avoidance of conflicts of interest, dignified and courteous communication, membership in civic organisations and activities that might have an effect on the reputation of the prosecutor’s office. The Code also describes the procedures of the Prosecutors’ Ethics Council.
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