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Director of Public Prosecutions (Ríkissaksóknari)

Heads the prosecution service.

What this authority does

Directs criminal prosecution policy, conducts appeals and supervises district prosecutors under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Services for the public

  • Criminal prosecutions
  • Appeals
  • Prosecution guidelines
  • Victim support

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