The role of the prosecutor in violence against women and girls investigation processes

The investigation process represents the entry point to the criminal justice system. A comprehensive and sensitive investigation is vital for ensuring accountability for crimes against women and girls, eliminating impunity and providing protection to the victims. Investigative processes are largely conducted by police or other investigative agencies, however, prosecutors from different legal system take on different roles and tasks during the investigation stage. They may conduct, direct or supervise investigations. In any situation, prosecutors are to cooperate with police and other investigators to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency and fairness of prosecutions involving violence against women and girls.

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