Chapter 2. Standards of conduct

• Author: International Criminal Court
• Pages: 7-13

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when working for or practising before the Court.

Solemn undertaking and oath of office

Section 6.

11. Members of the Office shall, prior to commencing employment, make and

subsequently adhere to the following solemn undertaking: 󰜙I solemnly undertake

that I will perform my duties and exercise my powers as [title] of the Office of the

Prosecutor honourably, faithfully, impartially and conscientiously, and that I will

respect the confidentiality of investigations and prosecutions.󰜚

Compliance

Section 7.

12. Staff members shall respect, uphold and adhere to the principles and standards of

conduct established in this Code, and, to the best of their ability, prevent and

actively oppose any departure therefrom. When given reason to believe that a

departure from these standards has occurred or is about to occur, Staff members

shall report the matter to their supervisors or the Prosecutor.

13. Adherence to this Code is mandatory and shall be taken into account during yearly

performance appraisals of Members of the Office.

14. The Legal Advisory Section shall assist the Prosecutor in promoting awareness of

and compliance with this Code.

Standards of conduct

Chapter 2.

General standards of professional conduct

Section 1.

15. The Prosecutor and the Deputy Prosecutor(s) shall set an impeccable example of

conduct for Staff members and provide, inter alia, appropriate direction, guidance

and support in the promotion and cultivation of the standards expected of the Office

as set out in this Code.

16. The basic rights and obligations of Staff members shall be governed by the Court󰜚s

Staff Regulations and Rules, with particular regard to Chapter I of the Staff Rules,

article I of the Staff Regulations, the Court󰜚s Code of Conduct for Staff Members, the

Code of Conduct for Investigators where appropriate, and all other Administrative

Instructions pertaining to their conduct.