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. Speak about the difficulties that crop up with Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl’s competent official

 

NEVER give any prisoner your phone or mobile number, or your personal address, UNLESS you become completely acquainted to him or her

 

Though this Code does not have any legal validity, it has to be observed meticulously.
Breaching it shall entail disciplinary action.