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29 Sep '17, 10pm

The Public Prosecutor, Politics and the Rule of Law

The Public Prosecutor, Politics and the Rule of Law

In deciding whether or not to prosecute, there are, in general, four steps: •Step 1: Find out what happened. This is the job of the investigatory agencies. It is the stuff of novels, TV and films. The DPP can ask for clarifications or further investigation. •Step 2: Ascertain if an offence has been committed and, if so, what offence. This is a legal question – it is the reason DPPs have to go through four years or more of law school. Laypersons are seldom, if ever, qualified to appreciate the intricacies of Singapore criminal law. •Step 3: Can the elements of the offence be proven in court? The prosecution must prove the case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt. It is not for the accused to prove his innocence. At Step 3, the DPP has to decide whether there is enough evidence that will stand up in court. It is often possible to piece together what happened with a f...

Full article: https://dinmerican.wordpress.com/2017/09/30/the-public-pr...

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