CODE OF JUDICIAL ETHICS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Approved by the VI All-Russian congress of judges of the Russian Federation on December 2, 2004

Justice cannot exist without fair and independent judicial case. For ensuring its honesty and independence the judge shall take part in forming, maintenance of high regulations of judicial ethics and to personally respect these rules.

Chapter 1. The general requirements imposed to behavior of the judge

Article 1. Obligation of the judge to follow rules of ethical behavior

In the professional activity and out of service the judge shall observe the Constitution of the Russian Federation, be guided by the Law of the Russian Federation "About the status of judges in the Russian Federation" and other regulatory legal acts, rules of conduct established by this Code, generally accepted standards of morality to promote approval in the society of confidence in justice, impartiality and independence of court.

Article 2. Priority in professional activity of the judge

Fulfillment of duties on implementation of justice is the main objective of the judge and has priority value in its activities.

Article 3. Requirements imposed to the judge's rank

The judge in any situation shall keep personal advantage, value the honor, avoid everything that could belittle authority of judicial authority, cause damage of reputation of the judge and call into question its objectivity and independence when implementing justice.

Chapter 2. Rules of conduct of the judge when implementing professional activity

Article 4. The judge's obligations when implementing justice

1. The judge in case of execution of the obligations on implementation of justice shall recognize that protection of rights and freedoms of man and citizen determines sense and content of activities of judicial bodies.

The judge shall fulfill honesty the professional duties and take all necessary measures for timely hearing of cases and materials.

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