Improper superior orders
Standard 4 : Effective complaint mechanisms are determined by a statute for civil servants whose rights are threatened or denied as a result of refusal to comply with an illegal or unethical superior order

Standard 4 : Effective complaint mechanisms are determined by a statute for civil servants whose rights are threatened or denied as a result of refusal to comply with an illegal or unethical superior order

In order to ensure sanctions against violators of the rules governing improper superior orders, it is important to determine the effective complaint mechanisms by a statute. Those mechanisms should be available to civil servants whose rights are threatened or denied as a result of refusal to comply with an unlawful or unethical superior order.

Summary

ALB BIH KOS MNE MKD AVG
Indicator 1. Internal mechanisms providing sanctions against violators of the respective rules are clearly set out in the statute (e.g. inspectorates, ethical committees)
No data
0
1
1
0
0.5
Indicator 2. External mechanisms providing sanctions against violators of the respective rules are clearly set out in the statute (e.g. an administrative instance and the court)
No data
0
0
0
0
0
Indicator 3. Retaliation against civil servants who refused compliance with unlawful or unethical instructions is forbidden and those who retaliate incur in administrative or criminal liability
No data
0
0
1
0
0.25

Current state of play

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Indicator 1. Internal mechanisms providing sanctions against violators of the respective rules are clearly set out in the statute (e.g. inspectorates, ethical committees) Indicator 2. External mechanisms providing sanctions against violators of the respective rules are clearly set out in the statute (e.g. an administrative instance and the court) Indicator 3. Retaliation against civil servants who refused compliance with unlawful or unethical instructions is forbidden and those who retaliate incur in administrative or criminal liability