Unlocking Opportunities – Zambia’s DPP Fosters Cooperative Alliances with CPS Proceeds of Crime Division
London, 29 Sep, 2023 Within the energetic cityscape of London, during the 28th International Prosecutors’ Association (IAP) Annual General Meeting, a crucial encounter took place that could chart a new course for the future of justice in Zambia. Zambia’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Gilbert Phiri SC, along with his dedicated team, set out on a quest to explore new avenues of collaboration with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Proceeds of Crime Division. The Crown Prosecution Service Proceeds of Crime Division, commonly known as the CPS PoCD, is a specialised unit within the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of the United Kingdom. This division plays a vital role in the legal system, focusing on the confiscation and recovery of ill-gotten gains from criminal activities. One of the primary objectives of the CPS PoCD is to ensure that the confiscated assets