In Kayole North, Embakasi Central, Nairobi ODPP had an engagement centred on establishing the inaugural Policing Communities of Practice (PCoPs), a platform that brings together law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, oversight bodies and communities to address security and justice concerns.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has stepped up efforts to strengthen collaboration, promote rights-based policing and improve access to justice through engagement with security agencies, community leaders and civil society organisations.
In Kayole North, Embakasi Central, Nairobi ODPP had an engagement centred on establishing the inaugural Policing Communities of Practice (PCoPs), a platform that brings together law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, oversight bodies and communities to address security and justice concerns.
Speaking on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Violet Kerubo, Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (SADPP), delivered the Office's remarks and explained that under Article 157 of the Constitution, the ODPP is mandated to prosecute cases in the public interest, prevent abuse of legal process and safeguard the rights of victims, accused persons and the community.
She noted that justice begins at the point of interaction between police officers and citizens, clarifying that mistrust, excessive force and disregard for human rights could undermine the justice process.
Kerubo outlined four key prosecutorial mechanisms, Decisions to Charge, Plea Bargaining, Diversion and Deferred Prosecution, explaining their role…
