Public Prosecution Service

Public Prosecution Service

The Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPSNI) is the department of the Northern Ireland Office responsible for public prosecutions of people charged with criminal offences in Northern Ireland. It is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland. Its role is similar to that of the longer-established Crown Office in Scotland, and the Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland investigate crimes. The PPSNI advise the police on possible prosecutions, authorise charge, review cases submitted by the police, prepare for and present cases in court.

It was established by the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002. Prior to its establishment the police themselves would prosecute most offences, with some being referred to the foremer Department of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

The Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland is at present appointed by the Attorney General for England and Wales.

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