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Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Independent authority for criminal prosecutions.

What this authority does

A constitutional office responsible for instituting and conducting criminal proceedings, and for appearing in appeals to the Court of Appeal and the Caribbean Court of Justice.

Services for the public

  • Case enquiries
  • Prosecution policy
  • Victim and witness liaison

Before you contact this authority

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