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THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS VICTIMS AND WITNESSES SUPPORT UNIT
Friday, June 24th, 2022 is a day to remember! It is a day that has been etched in our history, as on the morning of Friday, June 24th, 2022, The Turks and Caicos Islands Victims and Witnesses Support Unit (VWSU) was officially launched by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in collaboration …
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UNDERSTANDING COURT- CONNECTED MEDIATION & RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
UNDERSTANDING COURT- CONNECTED MEDIATION & RESTORATIVE JUSTICE As an integral part of “Providing Access to Quality Justice”, the Judiciary of the Turks and Caicos Islands, has recently introduced Mediation into justice delivery. In addition, the Judiciary is also giving priority to Restorative Justice, a reparative approach to dispute resolution that focuses on the needs of …
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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS BAR COUNCIL
The CDPP receives briefs of evidence from Commonwealth investigative agencies and state and territory agencies. The CDPP manages its legal matters through its national practice group model and has six National Practice Groups dedicated to prosecuting categories of crime and supporting partner agencies in their investigations.
LEGAL SPEAK EXPLAINED
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z The following list provides definitions of common terms used in the criminal justice process. A Accused A person charged with committing a crime. Other words for the accused are ‘defendant’ and ‘alleged offender’. Acquit/acquittal/acquitted When the magistrate, jury or appeal court find that a person is not guilty of the …
PRACTICING LAW IN THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
The role of the CDPP is to prosecute offences against Commonwealth law and in some circumstances confiscate the proceeds of crime. We are also responsible for prosecuting offences against the laws of Jervis Bay, Norfolk Island and Australia’s external territories.
Steps in Prosecution
The criminal prosecution process can be long and complex, and involves a host of people, ranging from investigators, prosecutors and court staff to the defendant and their solicitors.