On 19th February, 2025 the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, S.C. led the National Prosecution Authority into unprecedented heights, presiding over the solemn and momentous occasion of the official signing of the Code of Conduct and Integrity Pledge.

Given the vital role that Prosecutors discharge in safeguarding economic interests, protecting the private citizenry, and securing just reparations for victims of crime, there arose a realisation that a compass transcending morals be set for all to abide by. Thus, a need for revival and resetting.
In the pursuit of ensuring the integrity of the Prosecution Service remains unblemished and devoid of outside influences inimical to the sacred tenets of justice, the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions formally launched the Code of Conduct, a document duly gazetted and signed by State Advocates and Prosecutors alike across the country.

The code sets out broad principles and standards of behaviour that would conjure out the highest form of ethical conduct by Prosecutors and ensure that they are exemplars in their daily lives. As is rightly expected, a Prosecutor should serve as a beacon of light in a corridor of darkness, and the Code will ensure that no conflict of interest arises between the private interests of the Prosecutor and those of the DPP’s office that is aimed at providing prosecutorial services in an efficient, effective and impartial manner.

This landmark event heralds a renewed commitment to justice, fairness, and ethical rectitude for all Prosecutors within the National Prosecution Authority and other institutions. By adhering to the principles enshrined in the Code of Conduct, Prosecutors will continue to uphold the rule of law with unwavering integrity, ensuring that justice is served without fear or favour. The official signing of this Code stands as a testament to the Authority’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and the highest professional standards in prosecutorial service.