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British Columbia’s prosecution service contributes to the protection of society by conducting or supervising prosecutions and appeals in all levels of courts fairly, impartially, effectively and respectfully, on behalf of the whole community.

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As mandated under the Crown Counsel Act, Crown counsel make their prosecutorial decisions independent of any outside influence.

Latest News

February 20, 2012

Criminal Justice Branch – Charge Approval Process

Victoria - On February 8, 2012, the B.C. government announced that Gary McCuaig, QC, has been engaged as “an external expert to review B.C.’s criminal charge assessment process to determine whether it is the most effective model for making prosecution decisions”. To better inform the public discussion, the Branch has decided to release a few facts about its charge assessment model.

January 18, 2012

Appointment of Special Prosecutor Announced

Victoria - The Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General announced that Peter Wilson, Q.C. has been appointed as an independent Special Prosecutor in connection with an investigation into potential offences involving individuals associated with the community of Bountiful.