Court of Appeal Decision on Prison Guard's Dismissal Due to Drugs
October 12, 2026
The Court of Appeal determined that the dismissal of a prison guard caught with cannabis was justified. Initially, the Labor Court ruled the dismissal as illegal and awarded compensation to the guard. The incident occurred in 2016 when the guard was found with cannabis and pills in his vehicle. Ultimately, the Court of Appeal overturned the decision, affirming that the disciplinary process was correct. This case highlights issues related to discipline and the management of violations within state agencies.