NPA Code Of Ethics - National Prosecuting Authority

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LEADERSHIP PLEDGE Dear Colleagues We as the NPA are mandated to ensure justice in our society, so that people can live in freedom and security. We are committed to the highest ethical and integrity standards in delivering justice to the people we serve, such that we are known to be an organisation of integrity. This code is our solemn promise to live the values that we have adopted as an organisation and adhere to the standards we have set ourselves on every action and decision we make at both organizational and individual level. We know that majority of us (our employees) and stakeholders always strive to conduct ourselves with integrity, and as such this code serves to reaffirm our commitment on what can be expected from us and what we expect from our stakeholders. This Code, together with other organizational specific policies, presents a guide to help you understand what is expected from you and how to live the NPA values. It also obligates all of us who witness any conduct that compromises or will compromise the integrity of the NPA to speak out. We ask you to become familiar with the meaning and the significance of this code of ethics. We (employees, stakeholders, partners, clients) all share the responsibility to operate within a uniform understanding of the core values on which our decisions and actions are based. Personally, I believe that personal commitment to live up to these values with passion and enthusiasm, will lead to a better organization as well as personal fulfillment. I personally commit myself to the NPA core organizational values and high integrity standards and appeal to each of you to do the same. Adv. Mokotedi Mpshe Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions 4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The process of developing this Code of Ethics could hardly have taken place without the dedication and the support of all NPA staff members. Various meetings and workshops have taken place throughout all the regions, where in valuable suggestions were provided. We wish to acknowledge your invaluable contribution in the development of this Code. It is important to take note of the fact that this Code of Ethics is intended to compliment the following documents: • Ethics: the practical guide to ethical code of conduct for members of the National Prosecuting Authority • The code of conduct for members of the national prosecuting authority • Code of conduct for the public service Disclaimer While every effort is made to ensure that the information in this document is correct, it remains the responsibility of every staff member to stay abreast of the developments and to ensure that the information contained herein is correctly applied. 5
Page 2 and 3: Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Page 8 and 9: OUR VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
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