Today, on the eve of International Womens’ day, the National Prosecution Authority launched its first ever Handbook for Prosecutors on the Management of Gender Based Violence cases in Zambia. Speaking at the launch, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Gilbert Phiri, SC stated that Gender Based Violence (GBV) is a cancer that needs to be stamped out in order to create a safe and equitable society where women and girls can thrive. Mr Phiri further stated that as the gatekeeper of the criminal justice system, the NPA has the duty to ensure that victims of GBV access timely and victim centred prosecution services which safeguard their wellbeing whilst upholding their dignity and privacy. The Handbook, is a practical resource tool which will guide prosecutors to ably present cases before the courts of law in a professional and standardised manner whilst

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

Illicit financial flows pose a complex global challenge. Their extraordinary and complex nature necessitates an extraordinary and multifaceted approach to combating them. Consequently, the importance of involving all criminal justice stakeholders in crime prevention, investigation, prosecution, and asset recovery in order to reduce crimes linked to illicit financial flows cannot be over-emphasised.On 10th September, 2021, during the ceremonial opening of the 1st session of the 13th National Assembly, in his address to the National Assembly under the theme “Creating a United, Prosperous and Equitable Zambia; Restoring Economic Growth and Safe-guarding Livelihoods”, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zambia indicated a number of Good Governance policy directions that the Government must embark on. The Policy Directions included among other things, the following: