(d)
to discontinue at any stage before judgment is delivered, any
criminal proceedings to which this article relates, instituted by
himself or herself or any other person or authority; except that the
Director of Public Prosecutions shall not discontinue any
proceedings commenced by another person or authority except
with the consent of the court.
(4) The functions conferred on the Director of Public Prosecutions
under clause (3) of this article—
(a) may, in the case of the functions under clause (3)(a), (b) and (c)
of this article, be exercised by him or her in person or by officers
authorised by him or her in accordance with general or specified
instructions; and
(b) shall, in the case of the functions under paragraph (d) of that
clause, be exercised by him or her exclusively.
(5) In exercising his or her powers under this article, the Director of
Public Prosecutions shall have regard to the public interest, the interest of the
administration of justice and the need to prevent abuse of legal process.
(6) In the exercise of the functions conferred on him or her by this
article, the Director of Public Prosecutions shall not be subject to the
direction or control of any person or authority.
(7) The Director of Public Prosecutions shall have the same terms and
conditions of service as those of a High Court judge.
Prerogative of mercy.
121. Prerogative of mercy.
(1) There shall be an Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of
Mercy which shall consist of—
(a) the Attorney General who shall be the chairperson; and
(b) six prominent citizens of Uganda appointed by the President.
(2) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of
the committee if he or she is a member of Parliament, the Uganda Law
Society or a district council.
(3)
A member appointed under clause (1)(b) of this article shall serve