Code of judicial ethics. Basic Provisions

The real fruit of the work of judicial reform was thethe development of a document regulating the moral and professional activity of the judge. The code of judicial ethics after long discussions by judges and bodies of the judiciary was signed on October 21, 1993, and the Law on the Status of Judges became a fundamental document. The document contains a set of rules and regulations of a moral and professional nature governing the activities of representatives of this post both during working hours and during off-duty hours. In addition, the Code of Judicial Ethics extends its effect to judges resigned, but retained

General Provisions

- Code of Judicial Ethics presupposesprofessional activity, which is guided by the provisions of the Constitution and other legal acts adopted in the territory of the Russian Federation, while at the same time contributing to the establishment of a public opinion on a fair, impartial and independent justice.

- Working in this position and fulfilling the established responsibilities should become the dominant factors over all other interests.

- The judge has no right to diminish the authority of justice and damage the prestige of his professional activity to the benefit of other people's interests or personal convictions.

- He must in every possible way avoid situations that are degradingpersonal dignity, which can cause damage to reputation, while at the same time challenging the objective and independent qualities in the implementation of judicial activities.

Code of Ethics for Professional and Out-of-Office Activities

- All decisions must be impartial and not subject to

- The priority professional qualities of the judge should be tolerance, tact, respectful and courteous attitude with all citizens, suggesting communication on the basis of their activities.

- Obligatory retention of professional secrecy,concerning information received in the performance of duties. This means that the judge does not have the right to make public statements regarding the cases currently in court proceedings.

- Provide all possible assistance to the mass media covering the activities of the judiciary. At the same time, do not go beyond the professional framework permitted by law.

- This post allows you to engage in any activity, including public, if the Law on the Status of Judges permits, and if it does not prejudice the authority of the judiciary.

- The code of honor of the judge does not allow to belong to any political parties, especially to support them morally and materially. Political views should not be made public.

- In every possible way, avoid discrediting personal ties that damage the professional and personal reputation.

A responsibility

The Code of Judicial Ethics presupposes carryingresponsibility for committing an offense in accordance with the provisions of the law in force, while respecting the judicial immunity. All violations must be considered by the Judicial Qualification Board.