Policy
Policy ID: | EQ277 | Policy: | Introduce tough sentencing for public servants who are found to break the law while in office |
Category: | Governance | SubCategory: | Tackling Vested Interests |
Description and Support Documents
Public servants are expected to act in a responsible and honest manner, due to the opportunities they are given. Should they be found to break the law or break the trust given to them by the public by, for example, accepting donations in return for access, then they will be subject to a sentencing uplift to reflect the abuse of position.
Corresponding Charter Article
C9. Democracy
Everyone has the right to peaceful protest with due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others. Government should be in service not in power and is tasked with empowering the people.
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