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2025 NAPC Presentations

About National Prosecution Authority

Upholding Justice, Ensuring Fairness, Serving the Nation

Who We Are

The National Prosecution Authority is a statutory board established by the National Prosecution Authority Act No. 34 of 2010. We are committed to delivering justice efficiently and upholding the rule of law.

Our Values

In executing our mission, we are committed to observing the following values:

1

Integrity

We will put the obligations of the Authority above personal interest and conduct ourselves in a manner that is above reproach.

2

Fairness

We will act solely on the merits of a given case and serve with impartiality.

3

Transparency

We will, within our mandate, avail stakeholders with information requested for in an impartial and honest manner.

4

Accountability

We will take responsibility for decisions made and submit to appropriate scrutiny in the execution of our mandate.

5

Predictability

We will be consistent in the application of the law in the delivery of prosecution services.

6

Teamwork

We will execute our duties in a collaborative, consultative and participatory manner.

Our Functions

  • Appoint state advocates and prosecutors and promote appropriate standards of practice by state advocates and prosecutors in criminal prosecution.
  • Develop, promote and enforce internationally comparable practice standards for prosecutors.
  • Promote the integrity and enhance the status of state advocates and prosecutors to promote honorable and good practice.
  • Promote understanding of professional ethics amongst prosecutors and ensure rules for professional ethics are responsive to effective administration of criminal justice.
  • Implement effective prosecution mechanism to maintain the rule of law and contribute to fair and equitable criminal justice.
  • Conduct research into various disciplines of law to study the role prosecution should play in establishing effective rule of law and human rights.
  • Cooperate with police, courts, legal profession and other Government agencies to ensure fairness and effectiveness of prosecutions.
  • Perform all such other things as are necessary or incidental to the performance of its functions under the Act.