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
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 1. Internal mechanisms providing sanctions against violators of the respective rules are clearly set out in the statute (e.g. inspectorates, ethical committees)

It is important that a national statute sets out internal mechanisms (e.g. inspectorates, ethical committees) which provide sanctions in case when civil servants’ rights are threatened or denied as a result of their refusal to comply with an improper superior order.

Summary

All of the statutes of analysed countries do not provide effective internal complaint mechanisms for civil servants whose rights are threatened or denied as a result of refusal to comply with an unlawful or unethical superior orders.

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