DPP Organizational Structure
The current structure of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is designed to efficiently manage criminal prosecutions and ensure justice delivery across Zanzibar.
DPP Structure Overview
The current structure of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, assisted by the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions. The Office consists of nine departments and five Regional Prosecutorial Officers. These include five Regional Prosecution Departments, the Research and Advisory Department, the High Court and Court of Appeal Prosecution Department, and the Administration Department.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS: The structure approved by the Government includes the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Deputy Director, three departments, the Pemba Coordination Office, Regional Prosecution Offices, and five independent units.
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
The DPP is the Chief Executive of daily operations and is appointed by the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council under Article 56A of the 1984 Zanzibar Constitution.
The DPP has overall responsibility for managing all criminal prosecutions and ensuring the proper administration of justice throughout Zanzibar.
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions
The Deputy DPP assists the Director in implementing the office's duties and is appointed by the President under Section 4(4) of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act No. 2 of 2010.
This position supports the DPP in strategic planning, operational management, and oversight of departmental activities.
Departments under the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions
Main Responsibilities:
Manage and prosecute cases related to crimes against persons and traffic safety
Supervise and coordinate investigations in these categories
Handle appeals and legal reviews
Advise investigation institutions and prepare reports and recommendations
Provide legal education to the public
- Division of Crimes Against Persons: Handles gender-based violence and other crimes against individuals.
- Division of Road Safety: Focuses on legal oversight and prosecution of traffic-related offenses.
Scope:
Handles crimes such as corruption, economic sabotage, money laundering, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and cross-border offenses.
- Division of Corruption, Economic Sabotage, and Money Laundering
- Division of Transnational Crimes, Drugs, and Cybercrime
Responsibilities:
Manage and prosecute all the above crimes
Handle appeals and legal document preparation
Coordinate with regional and international institutions
Implement international treaties and protocols
Track and seize assets from criminal activities
Provide legal education and policy advice
- Division of Corruption, Economic crime, and Money Laundering: Handle case related to corruption, economic crime, and money laundering offenses.
- Division of Transnational Crimes, Drugs, and Cybercrime: Handle case related to Transnational Crimes, Drugs, and Cybercrime
Function:
Coordinates administrative and planning activities to support office functions
- Division of Planning and Statistics
- Division of Administration and Human Resources
- Division of Records and Archives Management
Responsibilities:
Administrative and logistical services
Human resource management
Budget preparation and work plans
Monitoring and evaluation
Data and records management
- Division of Administration and HR: Handles staff discipline, training, benefits, and resource allocation.
- Division of Planning and Statistics: Responsible for strategic plans, economic statistics, budget coordination, and reporting.
- Division of Records and Archives: Ensures proper classification, storage, confidentiality, and retrieval of institutional records.
Function:
This office coordinates all DPP activities in Pemba.
Acts as the regional headquarters for DPP operations on Pemba Island.
Accountability:
Accountable to the DPP, these offices manage prosecutions in Regional and District Courts.
Responsibilities include:
Prosecute criminal cases at the regional level
Prepare appeals and collect statistics
Provide public legal education
Address public complaints and coordinate with DPP headquarters
Five specialized units report directly to the DPP:
Accounting Unit
Handles financial records, reporting, payroll, pension contributions, and cost control.
Internal Audit Unit
Conducts audits, controls, risk assessments, and value-for-money reviews.
ICT and Public Relations Unit
Manages communication systems, data security, hardware/software support, and public engagement.
Procurement and Disposal Unit
Manages purchases, tender processes, asset disposal, and vendor management.
Witness Protection and Victim Support Unit
Ensures the safety and psychological readiness of witnesses and supports crime victims.
Organization Structure Diagram
Comprehensive Organizational Structure of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Zanzibar