Moldova’s Prosecutor General Adopts Workplace Harassment Rules

Even the families of complainants will be protected: new rules against harassment

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Moldova has approved regulations aimed at preventing violence, discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, in the workplace. The document sets out a zero-tolerance policy towards such violations, regardless of the position or status of the alleged perpetrator.

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According to the office, the regulations apply to staff of the General Prosecutor’s Office, specialised and regional prosecutor’s offices, including staff with special status. They also cover temporary workers, service providers and staff performing technical, service and support functions.

The regulations take into account the latest amendments to the Labour Code of Moldova, aimed at implementing the provisions of International Labour Organisation Convention No. 190 on violence and harassment in the world of work.

The document covers violations committed in the course of official duties, regardless of where they occur. This includes both the premises of the prosecutor’s office and other locations, including business trips.

The regulations set out preventive measures, the procedure for lodging and examining complaints, and the conduct of internal investigations. Special safeguards are provided to protect complainants, including their family members, who may be subjected to threats or violence as a result of reporting possible violations.

All reports will be entered into a separate register. Designated officials, appointed by the Prosecutor General, will be responsible for reviewing them and conducting internal investigations. In more complex cases, the case files will be referred to a three-member commission.

Previously, on 11 September 2026, a similar internal policy on the prevention of violence, harassment and discrimination against the prosecution service was approved by the Supreme Council of Prosecutors.

The new document from the Prosecutor General’s Office was drawn up as part of the project ‘Strengthening Women’s Leadership for a Sustainable and Peaceful Society’. The initiative is funded by the Danish Government and implemented by UN Women in Moldova.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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