Legislation that does not necessarily fit into the Foundation Regulations section of the Code of Regulations Ethics falls under Legislation. When new legislation is needed or introduced, the Ethics Committee will convene and vote on passing new legislation, at which point it'll be posted here for referencing.
The purpose of the Ethics Committee is to always try to be as fair and transparent as possible.
To live up to this goal evidence shall be available through the following basis:
Deliver evidence to the accused whenever an inquiry by the party is brought forth and/or during an on-going investigation.
Evidence may be disclosed to the public in-cases in which the accused has requested it be released.
Protected by EC if ordered to do something unethical (if not O5+)
Certain roles within the foundation are immune to the Code of Regulations and Ethics. These groups include:
The Administrator
Vice Administrator
O5 Council
Facility Engineer
If performing necessary development duties.
Foundation Intelligence Service
Under certain circumstances
Alpha-1
When guarding a VIP or carrying out O5 commands.
Foundation Intelligence Service CoRE Exceptions:
Immune to murder/manslaughter when performing rituals, have been touched, or identities revealed.
Allowed to enter Sector 3.
Allowed to detain people for rituals.
Allowed outside of breach shelter if deemed necessary.
Infractions of the Foundation Regulations will be handled in three categories.
(C) Minor Infraction:
A minor infraction is a minor offense. If you are caught with a distracting package you may be warned and asked to change. Punishments for minor infractions include a warning or an Ethics Committee watchlist.
(B) Medium Infraction:
A medium infraction could be assault or tool abuse. Punishments for said infraction level may be departmental punishments or being placed on an Ethics Committee watchlist, or even a short Class-E sentencing.
(A) Major Infraction:
A major infraction is the highest level of a violation of the Code of Regulations and Ethics. Punishments for major infractions include departmental blacklists, Class-Es, or Ethics Committee watchlists.
The rights of the accused are as follows:
If for some reason the decision is later appealed to the Tribunal Affairs representation can be provided there upon request.