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Jurisdiction over decisions of the Ethics Office: The work of the Ethics Office is delicate in nature and its functions have a direct impact on staff member’s rights. Therefore, in view of the case law of UNAT, the decision of the Ethics Office is an administrative decision and the Tribunal has jurisdiction to review such a decision. Duration for conducting a preliminary assessment by the Ethics Office: The nature of the work of the Ethics Office requires timely reaction for effective protection of any ‘whistle-blowing’ activity. Although the duration of 45 days mentioned in section 5.3 of ST/SGB/2005/21 does not appear to be a mandatory fixed time limit, it clearly acts as a guiding principle for the duration within which one can expect a decision from the Ethics Office. Hence taking six months to reach a decision is undue delay warranting compensation.