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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS ZANZIBAR

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THE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

Enhancing the Criminal Justice System and Prosecution Management

Committee Establishment

The Consultative Committee operates under the legal framework established by the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions Act, Act No. 2 of 2010, Section 23(1). This committee plays a crucial role in the oversight and improvement of the prosecution service and criminal justice system in Zanzibar.

Committee Members

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Chairman

Chairman who has been appointed by the Minister

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Judge of High Court

Judge of High Court recommended by the Chief Justice and appointed by the Minister

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Director of Public Prosecutions

Director of Public Prosecutions

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Commissioner of Offenders Educational Centre

Commissioner of Offenders Educational Centre

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Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation

Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation

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Registrar of High Court

Registrar of High Court

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Chief Government Chemist

Chief Government Chemist

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Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer

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Representative of the Zanzibar Law Society

Representative of the Zanzibar Law Society

Three other members appointed by the Minister

Three other members appointed by the Minister to represent organizations or institutions having interest in the prosecution service or criminal justice in general, currently represented by:

  • The Director General of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Authority
  • The Commissioner General of Drugs Control and Enforcement Authority

Functions of the Committee

According to Section 23 (8) of the Act, the Committee shall have the following functions:

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To review the administration of Criminal Justice in general and conduct of prosecution in particular
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To develop and oversee standards of performance to be met by each institution involved in the administration of Criminal Justice
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To deliberate on problems facing the administration of Criminal Justice and advise the government through the Minister on interventions required to remove or minimize those problems
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To issue directives, not inconsistent with constitutional independence of the judiciary and other institutions, on measures to be taken to minimize delays and backlog of cases
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To do any other thing incidental to the above functions