# Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC), laying down the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, Article 17a


1. An official has the right to freedom of expression, with due respect to the principles of loyalty and impartiality.
2. Without prejudice to Articles 12 and 17, an official who intends to publish or cause to be published, whether alone or with others, any matter dealing with the work of the Union shall inform the Appointing Authority in advance.
Where the Appointing Authority is able to demonstrate that the matter is liable seriously to prejudice the legitimate interests of the Union, the Appointing Authority shall inform the official of its decision in writing within 30 working days of receipt of the information. If no such decision is notified within the specified period, the Appointing Authority shall be deemed to have had no objections.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/1962/31/article/17a (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1962-31/article-17a
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