LEGAL BASIS FOR ORGANIZATION OF ACTIVITIES OF PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE BASED ON INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Keywords:
prosecution, international standards, prosecutorial independence, fair justice, criminal justice, human rights, rule of law, legal state, prosecutorial ethics, prosecutorial bodies.Abstract
This article analyzes the international standards governing prosecutorial activities and their
significance. It examines the standards developed by the International Association of Prosecutors
(IAP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), their principles, and
implementation mechanisms. The article explores issues of prosecutorial independence, fairness, and
impartiality, along with international experiences in strengthening prosecutorial systems. Particular
attention is given to legal guarantees in prosecutorial activities, accountability, interaction with the
judicial system and executive power, as well as international norms regulating the appointment,
professional development, and dismissal of prosecutors. The article provides practical
recommendations and proposals to align prosecutorial activities with international standards.
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