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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

Vision, Mission, and Core Values

OUR VISION

A Fair and Just Administration of Criminal Justice which Supports National Peace, Stability and Economic Development

OUR MISSION

To Provide, on Behalf of the People and Government of Zanzibar a Prosecution Service Which is Independent, Fair, Effective and Efficient

How We Distinguish Ourselves

OUR CORE VALUES

Impartiality

The prosecution is not a vengeful mission; it is rather a mission to present the truth before the court of law as known by the witnesses

Independence

The 1984 Zanzibar Constitution guarantees the independence of the prosecution authority. It is the duty of the prosecutors to uphold the independence by being honest

Fairness

The prosecution should never be turned into persecution. It should never be used to achieve any other end except the end of justice

Effectiveness

Being timely, cooperative, and pursuing each prosecution with necessary zeal to meet the end of justice

Efficiency

Use of resources be prudent and for the intended purpose

Integrity

The personal character of officers working in the DPP’s Office during and after office hours should reflect the judicious nature of the prosecution office