Q. What does the Commonwealth DPP do?
The Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is an independent prosecution service established by Parliament to prosecute alleged offences against Commonwealth law.
Q. Who is the current DPP?
Max Hill QC
The current DPP, since 1 November 2018, is Max Hill QC.
Table of Contents
- Q. What does the Commonwealth DPP do?
- Q. Who is the current DPP?
- Q. What is a DPP prosecutor?
- Q. What is the Australian DPP?
- Q. How long does DPP take to make a decision?
- Q. Who is the director of public prosecutions Qld?
- Q. Who is the current DPP in UK?
- Q. Who is head of the CPS?
- Q. Who appoints DPP?
- Q. Who is the DPP in NSW?
Q. What is a DPP prosecutor?
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established by the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990 (“the Act”) to institute, conduct and supervise prosecutions and related proceedings. The Act ensures that the Director’s prosecuting role is independent of the police and other investigative agencies.
Q. What is the Australian DPP?
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is a statutory officer and independent of the Attorney-General’s Department. The office initiates and conducts: criminal prosecutions in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts of South Australia.
Q. How long does DPP take to make a decision?
within 28 days
This usually happens within 28 days. In some cases, it may take longer. If this happens, we will write to you and let you know when you can expect to receive the reasons for our decision.
Q. Who is the director of public prosecutions Qld?
Carl Heaton QC
Carl Heaton QC has been appointed Queensland’s Director of Public Prosecutions. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said Mr Heaton brought immense experience to the role.
Q. Who is the current DPP in UK?
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is the head of the Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales. The DPP is appointed by and responsible to the Attorney General but is independent of Government. The current DPP is Max Hill QC who took up the post in November 2018.
Q. Who is head of the CPS?
Rebecca Lawrence
Crown Prosecution Service
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Employees | 5,794 (2019/20) |
| Annual budget | £592 million (2012–13) |
| Minister responsible | Suella Braverman, Attorney General |
| Agency executives | Max Hill, Director of Public Prosecutions Rebecca Lawrence, Chief Executive |
Q. Who appoints DPP?
The Director of Public Prosecutions ( DPP ) is the most senior public prosecutor in England and Wales and head of the Crown Prosecution Service ( CPS ). The DPP is appointed by and responsible to the Attorney General’s Office ( AGO ).
Q. Who is the DPP in NSW?
Sally Dowling SC
Director of Public Prosecutions (New South Wales)
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Minister responsible | Mark Speakman, Attorney General |
| Agency executive | Sally Dowling SC, Director of Public Prosecutions |
| Parent Agency | New South Wales Department of Attorney General and Justice |
| Key document | Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1986 (NSW) |
