CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
TITLE X
PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICE
Article 234
Definition
1. The Public Prosecution Service shall constitute a hierarchically organised
magistracy, which is subordinate to the Attorney General of the Republic.
2. In the exercise of their functions, the judicial officers and agents of the Public
Prosecution Service shall be subject to the criteria of legality, objectivity,
impartiality and exclusive obedience to the directives and orders prescribed by
law.
3. The Public Prosecution Service shall enjoy its own statute and autonomy,
within the terms of the law.
Article 235
Nature
The Public Prosecution Service shall comprise a magistracy, the Office of the
Attorney General of the Republic and subordinate offices.
Article 236
Functions
The Public Prosecution Service shall represent the State and defend such
interests as the law may determine, and it shall control the legality and duration
of detentions, shall conduct the institution of criminal proceedings, shall exercise
penal authority, and shall ensure the legal defence of minors and absent or
incapacitated persons.
Article 237
Office of Attorney General of the Republic
1. The Office of the Attorney General shall be the highest office of the Public
Prosecution Service, and its organisation, composition and powers shall be
defined by law.
2. The Attorney General of the Republic, assisted by the Deputy Attorney
General of the Republic, shall head the Office of the Attorney General.
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