2025-Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAT-1611, Massimo Moroldo
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAT held that the only issue on appeal was whether the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµDT erred in finding the additional disciplinary sanction disproportionate and rescinding it. It emphasized that under Staff Rule 10.3(b), sanctions must be proportionate, but the Administration enjoys broad discretion in disciplinary matters, subject to judicial review for lawfulness, rationality, and proportionality.
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAT found that the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµDT exceeded its authority by substituting its own opinion for that of the Secretary-General. It noted that the Administration had considered all relevant factors, including the seriousness of...