Legal framework
The following legal framework adopted by the Council of Europe is relevant to the investigations conducted by the Directorate of Internal Oversight (DIO).
- Policy Statement by the Secretary General on Awareness and Prevention of Fraud and Corruption
- Rule No. 1327 of 10 January 2011 on awareness and prevention of fraud and corruption
- Instruction No. 65 of 28 June 2016 on Investigations
- Rule No. 1282 of 18 October 2007 on the declaration of interests in the context of procurement
- Rule No. 1296 of 18 December 2008 on the acceptance of fees, gifts, decorations or honours, invitations and other advantages from third parties
- Rule No. 1375 of 13 January 2016 modifying rule 1282 on the declaration of interests in the context of procurement
- Rule No. 1392 of 13 December 2017 amending Rule No. 1282 of 18 October 2007 on the declaration of interests in the context of procurement
- Rule No. 1333 of 29 June 2011 on the procurement procedures
- Council of Europe Purchasing Code of Ethics of 25 October 2005
- Staff Regulations: Article 25 - Loyalty and integrity
- Staff Regulations: Article 54 - Disciplinary measures
- Guide to good practice - purchasing, and other