Prosecutor's Office Development Strategy for 2021-2023

Results of Prosecutor's Office Reform

Specialization of Prosecutors

Vision

People in Ukraine trust and utilize legal mechanisms for access to justice, combating, and preventing crime.

The Prosecutor's Office effectively implements constitutional functions based on the best standards of professional competence, ethics, and integrity.

Prosecutors ensure the protection of the rights and interests of victims, witnesses, as well as the fundamental rights of suspects and defendants, and other participants in the process according to high standards of human rights protection.

Mission

The Prosecutor's Office, guided by the principles of the rule of law, ensures the observance of constitutional rights and freedoms of individuals, coordinates the formation of criminal law policy and the activities of law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and legality.

The prosecutor represents the interests of the Ukrainian people (society and the state) in criminal proceedings (in exceptional cases – in other types of proceedings) to ensure the right to a fair trial for the victim, the accused, and other participants in the process.

Values

Human Rights and Freedoms

Respect for the rights and freedoms, honor and dignity of individuals, the desire to protect individuals, their life and health, inviolability and safety, and high trust in the work of prosecutors are the most important guidelines in the activities of the Prosecutor's Office.

Prosecutors understand that the well-being of people largely depends on ensuring the rule of law, legality, and order, and the Prosecutor's Office makes efforts to protect economic freedoms, investments, and business.

In their activities, prosecutors are guided by approved standards that meet the highest international requirements and the practices of the European Court of Human Rights.

Independence

The prosecutor is free from illegal external or internal interference while performing their duties to uphold and apply the law and the rule of law, striving for justice in every case. The prosecutor uses legally provided means of protection against illegal political, material, or other influence during the performance of official duties.

In exercising constitutional functions, the prosecutor independently makes decisions and only follows the instructions of higher-level prosecutors that are provided to them in accordance with the law. The selection and appointment of prosecutors are based on assessments according to objective criteria, regardless of gender, ethnic affiliation, or political influence.

Openness and Transparency

Prosecutors communicate openly and in accordance with approved standards with citizens and society within their competence, both directly and through the media. The Prosecutor's Office collects, analyzes, and publishes data about its activities so that everyone can be assured of the effective use of state resources in ensuring legality by prosecutors for the common good.

Professional Development

The Prosecutor's Office conducts open competitions for the selection of prosecutors and civil servants to attract the most qualified candidates.

Prosecutors continuously learn, improving their professional competencies to foster a professional culture. Prosecutors work as a team based on mutual respect and mutual responsibility, adhering to equal treatment for all. The Training Center for Prosecutors of Ukraine, applying the best global practices and a practical focus, contributes to the continuous improvement of the qualifications of prosecutors, who exchange experiences, established practices, and respond sensitively to changes.

Trust of the People

Society is a key partner of the Prosecutor's Office, so trust in the Prosecutor's Office and law enforcement agencies is a necessary condition for overcoming crime and corruption.

Prosecutors have zero tolerance for any manifestations of violations of human rights and freedoms, impunity, and corruption both within the team and in the state as a whole, responding strictly to them.

Vision, mission, values of the Prosecutor's Office