THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE DISCIPLINARY LAW OF CIVIL SERVANTS

Wrongful acts of public servants may require administrative sanctions in some cases, criminal sanctions in others, while in some cases both administrative and criminal sanctions are necessary. Even though in administrative and criminal investigations most of the time similar principles are utilized, there are also some differences.The framework of the disciplinary regime for civil servants has been defined by legislation. Also concerned regulations regulate the procedures and principles of the disciplinary law for civil servants. On the other hand, it is also very important to follow principles defined by the legislation and usually by jurisprudence. Hence, compliance with these main principles during disciplinary investigations, which are conducted with the aim to restore the impaired order within the institution, is essential in the rule of law.