independent prosecutor
collocation in Englishmeaningsofindependentandprosecutor
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independent
adjective
uk/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/us/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, ...
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prosecutor
noun[C]
uk/ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuː.tər/us/ˈprɑː.sə.kjuː.t̬ɚ/
a legal official who accuses someone of committing a crime, especially in a ...
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(Definition ofindependentandprosecutorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Therefore, the safeguard of anindependentprosecutorwould prevent wrongful convictions based upon improper police evidence.
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There is no provision for anindependentprosecutor.
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The court will consist of a panel of 18 judges and anindependentprosecutor, all elected by the states parties to the court.
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There is no inconsistency in his role asindependentprosecutorand his role in performing certain executive functions.
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We set up the tribunal as an independent body with anindependentprosecutor.
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We also see how efficiently and effectively theindependentprosecutorworks in every other country where such a person exists.
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Nor are they able to become really involved in a case through a completelyindependentprosecutor.
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In addition, there are very stringent obligations on theindependentprosecutorto ensure that the rights of the accused are respected.
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Since then, there has been a split or division between the police officer in a case and theindependentprosecutor.
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The police would be the arresting body, but it would be up to theindependentprosecutorto decide whether there should be a prosecution.
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It will mean that, when the police have charged someone, the papers have to be passed to theindependentprosecutor.
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As for theindependentprosecutor, he is the only truly effective person who can ensure that all cases which should be brought before the court are in fact brought.
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No doubt in such cases the procurator fiscal would seek to discharge his duties as anindependentprosecutorin as fair and objective a manner as possible.
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Of course theindependentprosecutormust act on instructions and must consult before making crucial decisions; but, finally, the decision and responsibility is his and his alone.
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Its proceedings are overseen by anindependentprosecutor, who can bring charges in criminal matters.
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Evidential standards have had to satisfy the scrutiny of independent prosecutors and an independent judiciary.
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