CODE OF ETHICS
For Volunteers Visiting Prisoners

[Maltese version]

1. Treat the prisoner with great courtesy, education and respect

2. Go for your visit wearing decent, clean and smart clothing

3. Be punctual and consistent in your visits to the prisoner

4. Speak with the prisoner without using any vulgar, indecent, rude or indecorous words

5. Talk to the prisoner in a sincere and honest manner, and absolutely avoid lying, even minutely

6. Respect the religious and political beliefs of the prisoner, and do not attempt to change those beliefs

7. Talk about other volunteers with prudence and respect, and do not say anything that compromises their moral integrity

8. Encourage respect towards prison authorities and officials, and never moan against them

9. Obey always the orders given by prison officials, and talk to them with all due respect and education

10. Do not promise the prisoner anything you cannot fulfil

11. Avoid keeping under your responsibility money, important documents, cloths, or any personal belongings of the prisoner

12. If you notice disturbing signs of depression in a prisoner, especially if these are suicidal, inform Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl’s competent officials

13. Keep to yourself any confidential information that a prisoner may entrust with you, as long that this does not constitute a danger for others

14. Talk about the difficulties that crop up with Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl’s competent officials