International Legal Standards for the Protection of Government Officials During the Performance of Their Duties
International Legal Standards for the Protection of Government Officials During the Performance of Their Duties

Author(s): Mihai Draniceru
Subject(s): Criminal Law, Civil Law, Governance, EU-Legislation, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: CEEOLPRESS
Keywords: politics, public servants; public service; government officials
Summary/Abstract: The chapter presents a comparative analysis of the legal aspects regarding the rights and guarantees offered to government officials both by the legislation of international institutions and of some reference countries. Particular emphasis has been placed on the protection by legal-criminal instruments of civil servants against pressure from third parties, which, by most laws, are considered crimes. The paper focuses on the persons placed under the protection of the law, the main sanctions, and the circumstances of committing the offences.

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