Art. 127 State Personnel Act (LPers) - Protection Against Unjustified Threats and Attacks, and Legal Protection

1. The State shall take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of employees who, due to the lawful exercise of their functions, are likely to be exposed to unjustified threats and attacks.

2. If employees face a criminal charge or complaint for an offense allegedly committed while performing their duties towards third parties, the State shall provide legal protection upon request. The same applies if an employee, who has been unjustifiably threatened or attacked, must file a suit to adequately defend their own interests.

3. If employees are found guilty, they shall bear the costs of this legal protection, provided they have intentionally or with gross negligence violated their service duties.

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