The Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales (DPCP) authorizes and directs criminal and penal prosecutions on behalf of the Québec State.
The DPCP is a public body that exercises its powers independently from the government and other political authorities. Its work is not influenced by political, economic, police, media or popular pressure.
The DPCP fulfills its duties by the pursuit of justice for public interest, and in the respect of human rights of accused people and victims. It helps protect the population and maintain the public’s confidence in the criminal and penal justice system.
Its independence ensures that the population of Québec has access to an honest and fair justice system.
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The body and its undertakings
The Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales (DPCP) authorizes and directs criminal and penal prosecutions on behalf of the Québec State.
It is committed to having victims and witnesses participate in the judicial process and to the fair processing of cases and offenders. It contributes to the protection of the population and helps maintain the public’s trust in the criminal and penal justice system.
The DPCP is collaborating closely with police forces and other partners from the criminal and penal justice system, including crime victims assistance centres (CAVACs).
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Last update: January 14, 2022
