The Office of the Attorney-General invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions on full-time contractual terms for a period of five (5) years.The Director of Public Prosecutions serves as The Bahamas’ principal prosecutor pursuant to Article 78A and B of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
Terms of Reference
A. Duties and Responsibilities
To institute and undertake criminal proceedings against any person before any court of law in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in respect of any offence under a law alleged to have been committed by that person
To take over and continue any such criminal proceedings that have been instituted or undertaken by any other person or authority
To discontinue at any stage before judgment is delivered any such criminal proceedings instituted or undertaken by himself or herself or any other person or authority
To function as lead prosecutor in the Supreme Court and Magistrate’s Court
To advise the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Customs and all other Government offices on criminal matters
To prosecute or defend criminal appeals before the Court of Appeal
To administer the Director of Public Prosecution’s Office
To represent requesting foreign jurisdictions, in conjunction with the Office of The Attorney-General, in accordance with the Extradition Act
To oversee Money Laundering Prosecutions pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime Act, 2018
To oversee Trafficking in Persons prosecutions pursuant to the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention and Suppression) Act, Chapter 106
To advise the Government in respect of all criminal matters
To enter into plea discussions with an accused person (or his attorney) on his/her behalf with a view to conclude a plea agreement on behalf of the Crown
B. Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Laws Degree
Legal Education Certificate issued by one of the three Caribbean Council of Legal Education Law Schools
Minimum of 12 years’ experience prosecuting within the Commonwealth Caribbean
C. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Sound working knowledge of the Laws of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Sound working knowledge of and ability to interpret legislation, rules and orders
Sound working knowledge of criminal procedure and practices
Sound advocacy skills
Ability to communicate persuasively and clearly both orally and in writing
Self-motivated and proven ability to lead a team
Ability to plan and organize work and prepare concise reports
Ability to analyse issues, make interpretations and sound recommendations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
D. Compensation
Basic Salary: $75,000 per annum
Allowances commensurate with post
Please register interest in the position by email using Re: Director of Public Prosecutions in the subject line. Curriculum vitae and qualification documents must be submitted on or before Friday, 19th May 2023 at 5:00 pm.
For Further information please contact:
Contact name:
Mrs, Christine Green (Deputy Permanent Secretary) Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Legal Affairs
Email:
christinegreen@bahamas.gov.bs
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