CONFERENCE THEME

 ‘Succesful Prosecutions; Achieving Just Outcomes’ 

The theme will allow us to explore the diverse ways of achieving a successful resolution when a criminal offence has been committed, apart from the traditional pursuit of conviction and punishment. This may encompass alternatives to prosecution such as civil remedies, regulation, confiscation, incapacitation etc. The conference will examine these alternative outcomes, their effectiveness and the need to preserve fairness and justice for all, including the ‘transgressor’ and those affected by the ‘transgression’.

The conference will also examine how prosecutors can legitimately maximise the prospects of a successful outcome. This can include good practice in systems and process management within prosecution services, building strong cases and ensuring sound decision making. We may look at the importance of partnerships, particularly with investigators and law enforcers. Selection and promotion processes may also be an area of interest.

But what does success for a prosecutor or a prosecution or a prosecution service look like?

What part does and should public perception and reputation play in how we evaluate success? Is it important?

There will also be an opportunity to review the importance and substance of professional training and skills development in order to produce effective and competent prosecutors and a special workshop for this purpose is planned at the Ukrainian Prosecution Academy.

It is also intended to have a free afternoon when, as last year we can allow ‘special interest’ groups to meet, including ‘Heads of Prosecution Offices’ and ‘Language Groups’. In Singapore last year we also had a special meeting of military prosecutors, war crimes prosecutors and a meeting of prosecutors who specialised in child protection. We may want to consider how this part of the programme should be developed.  

For more information or if you think you would like to contribute to the event please contact Elizabeth Howe,General Counsel; elizabeth.howe@cps.gsi.gov.uk

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