public prosecution service

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The public prosecution service is a state institution responsible for investigating crimes and representing society in criminal proceedings to uphold the rule of law.

All labels observed (3)

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Predicate Object
instanceOf prosecution authority
state institution
accountableTo law
public
state
aimsTo deter crime through effective prosecution
ensure fairness of criminal proceedings
maintain public confidence in justice system
characterizedBy duty of impartiality
duty of objectivity
institutional independence in many legal systems
collaboratesWith correctional authorities
courts
police
victim support services
employs administrative staff
legal staff
public prosecutors
governedBy constitutional principles
international human rights standards
national criminal procedure laws
hasRole appeal court decisions in criminal cases
combat impunity for crime
decide whether to bring charges
direct police investigations in many jurisdictions
ensure proper application of criminal law
ensure respect for due process
investigate crimes
oversee legality of investigations
participate in sentencing hearings
present evidence in court
prosecute criminal offences
protect the public interest
protect victims’ rights in criminal proceedings
represent society in criminal proceedings
uphold the rule of law
isPartOf system of checks and balances
mayBeOrganizedAs centralized national authority
decentralized regional offices
operatesIn criminal justice system
responsibleFor ensuring legality of pre-trial detention requests
implementing criminal policy set by legislature or government
informing victims about case progress
negotiating plea agreements where permitted
subjectTo ethical codes for prosecutors
judicial oversight in many jurisdictions
uses discretion to prosecute or discontinue cases
investigative powers granted by law

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Referenced by (3)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

National Board of Justice of Peru sector public prosecution service
New South Wales Police Force subOrganization public prosecution service
this entity surface form: Police Prosecutions
Department of Justice Canada oversees public prosecution service
this entity surface form: Public Prosecution Service of Canada (policy and framework relationship)