Abstract

The prosecution service plays an important role in establishing the rule of law and securing justice. A clear and comprehensive legislation or regulation is essential to govern the prosecutors of the courts. In Bangladesh, there is no exclusive legal framework to manage, oversee, and govern the prosecution service. There are also no current terms of reference for their services, and there are no set guidelines for appointing prosecutors here. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, as a main legal instrument provides the roles and responsibilities of prosecutors. But its provisions relating to prosecution service suffer from various loopholes or shortcomings, which hamper the smooth functioning of the service. Another obstacle to the swift disposal of cases in Bangladesh is the lack of laws protecting victims and witnesses. Much more can be achieved from the prosecution service if certain changes are brought into the legal framework. The article aims to highlight the flaws and limitations of the laws relating to prosecution service in Bangladesh and suggest reform for overcoming loopholes of the laws.