The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has called for a unified front among judicial officers, prosecutors, and other stakeholders to tackle economic crimes.
In a statement shared by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the DPP emphasized the crucial need for collaborative action within the justice system to address pervasive economic offences.
Speaking at a training session in Mombasa on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the DPP highlighted the importance of initiatives focused on anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and transnational organized crimes.
The session was attended by judges and judicial officers from Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique.
The DPP noted the timely significance of such initiatives, particularly given ongoing efforts to curb corruption in the region.
“The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has emphasized the crucial need for unified action among judicial officers, prosecutors, and other stakeholders within the justice system to combat pervasive economic crimes,” the statement from ODPP read.
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The DPP also stressed the importance of continuous education and professional development to reinforce judicial institutions and uphold core principles of accountability and transparency in dispensing justice.
“He stressed the importance of ongoing education and professional development in reinforcing judicial institutions and upholding core principles of accountability and transparency in dispensing justice. Emphasizing mutual respect between institutions as paramount in the anti-corruption endeavor, he commended the judiciary for its efforts in handling anti-corruption cases,” the statement read further.
He commended the judiciary for its efforts in handling anti-corruption cases.
The ODPP said the training aims to deepen the understanding of judges and judicial officers regarding emerging trends, methodologies, and challenges in addressing money laundering, corruption, and economic crimes.
He noted that participants will gain practical insights and explore case studies to better understand the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes within the Kenyan legal framework, while also drawing on international best practices.
The training will promote cooperation and the sharing of knowledge among essential stakeholders, such as judges, magistrates, prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and other significant participants involved in combating corruption and financial crime.
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