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Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Independent authority for criminal prosecutions.

What this authority does

Constitutionally independent under section 90; conducts indictable prosecutions, appears in the Court of Appeal and Privy Council, and may discontinue proceedings.

Services for the public

  • Case enquiries
  • Prosecution policy
  • Witness liaison
  • Extradition requests

Before you contact this authority

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