CONFERENCE TAKEAWAYS Navigating the Path to Justice: Chief Justice Mumba Malila’s Insights on Prosecution In a powerful address at the National Prosecution Authority’s Inaugural Prosecutor’s Conference held in Livingstone from the 21st to the 23rd August, 2023, Chief Justice Mumba Malila articulated the symbiotic relationship between a prosecutor’s performance and the public’s perception of justice. Upholding the Rule of Law: Chief Justice Malila emphasised that entrenching the rule of law is paramount to a just society. He underscored the prosecutor’s role in promoting it and ensured that criminal proceedings are initiated solely based on evidence of alleged criminal activity. A departure from this principle subverts the very essence of justice. Maintaining Impartiality: With a rallying call for independence and impartiality, Dr. Malila reminded us that justice must transcend political pressures. Prosecutors must stand firm, unwavering in the face of external