Topic 7. Code of Conduct

A брать взятки

B внушать общественности уверенность

C выполнять процедуры должным образом

D высокие моральные принципы

E использовать в личных/корыстных целях

F нарушение уголовного законодательства / права

G незаконный ввоз / вывоз товаров

H обеспечить определенные нормы (эталон) поведения

I передавать государству причитающиеся ему доходы

J повлиять на решение

K преследование в судебном порядке или дисциплинарные меры

L при исполнении служебных обязанностей.

M принимать подарки

N принимать текущие решения

O регулировать чье-л. поведение

P сборник инструкций

Q служебная информация

R соблюдать закон

S совершать правонарушения

T справедливо и беспристрастно

U честность и неподкупность таможенной службы

1. accept (x 2)

2. breach

3. commit

4. comply

5. deliver the revenue

6. establish

7. follow

8. high

9. illegal

10. in a fair

11. in the course

12. influence

13. inspire

14. integrity

15. makе

16. official

17. prosecution

18. regulate

19. take

20. written

1. and unbiased way

2. bribes

3. ethical standards

4. gifts

5. exportation / importation of goods

6. improper advantage (of)

7. information

8. manual

9. of criminal law

10. of official duties

11. of the service

12. offences

13. or disciplinary action

14. public confidence (in)

15. routine decisions

16. smb’s behaviour

17. standards of behaviour

18. that is due to the state

19. the decision

20. the proper procedures

21. with the law

1. What law regulates Customs officers’ behaviour, making routine decisions, carrying out the proper procedures?

1. There is a written manual that tells Customs officers the proper procedures they must follow to comply with the law. There is also a code of conduct that establishes standards of behaviour expected of Customs officers.

2. What offences committed by Customs officers are regarded most gravely?

2. Offences involving drug trafficking, fraud, accepting bribes, or illegal importation or exportation of goods. A corrupt Customs Service will not deliver the revenue that is due to the state. It will not be efficient in the fight against illicit trafficking.

3. How are Customs officers penalised for breaking the law?

3. Breaches of criminal law will lead to prosecution or disciplinary action.

4. Can a Customs officer accept gifts or benefits from companies which have dealings with Customs?

4. No, the offering of gifts or benefits may be seen as an attempt to influence the decision of a Customs officer.

5. Why is it essential for Customs officers to demonstrate high ethical standards?

5. Customs has important public responsibilities and must inspire public confidence in the integrity of the service.

6. What is expected of a Customs officer as far as their personal behaviour is concerned?

6. Customs officers are to perform their duties efficiently. They should use their authority in a fair and unbiased way. And they can’t take improper advantage of any official information acquired in the course of official duties.