How does the appointment of a special counsel in the US compare to similar mechanisms in other democratic countries?

Prohibited personnel practices, including reprisal for whistleblowing, are defined by law at § 2302(b) of title 5 of the United States Code (U.S.C.). Jan 14, 2025 ... Trump repeatedly used 'knowingly false claims' of election fraud, Smith says. The report details how the special counsel and his team considered ... An individual named as Special Counsel shall be a lawyer with a reputation for integrity and impartial decisionmaking, and with appropriate experience. Mar 28, 2018 ... See a Select List of Resources from OSC's website below. Additional information can be found at Office of Special Counsel. Oct 3, 2023 ... WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Hampton Dellinger to serve as Special Counsel, Office of the ... Nov 22, 2024 ... The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking highly motivated and experienced litigators to serve as Special Counsels on ... § 2.2-510.1. Open negotiation for employment of special counsel. ... The provisions of this section shall not apply to any contracts for legal fees entered into ... Jan 12, 2023 ... Webster on Garland Appointing a Special Counsel to Investigate Biden's Mishandling of Classified Documents. Washington, D.C. — Florida ... Oct 31, 2018 ... Professor Joyce White Vance writes an op-ed, along with Barbara McQuade, about the need to protect the special counsel's investigation. Aug 16, 2024 ... The Special Counsel will report to the Chief Deputy Attorney General for Economic Justice and be located in the. New York City office. In June ...