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Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 1 |\n| pages | 1 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 3]\n(6) the necessity to maintain public confidence in such basic institutions as\nthe Parliament and the courts;\n(7) the staleness of the alleged offence;\n(8) the prevalence of the alleged offence and any need for deterrence, both\npersonal and general;\n(9) the availability and efficacy of any alternatives to prosecution;\n(10) whether or not the alleged offence is triable only on indictment;\n(11) the likely length and expense of a trial;\n(12) whether or not any resulting conviction would necessarily be regarded as\nunsafe and unsatisfactory;\n(13) the likely outcome in the event of a finding of guilt, having regard to the\nsentencing options available to the court;\n(14) whether or not the proceedings or the consequences of any resulting\nconviction would be unduly harsh or oppressive;\n(15) the degree of culpability of the offender in connection with the offence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\n6.3 A negotiated plea of guilty may be considered if the public interest is satisfied,\ntaking into account the following matters:\n(1) whether the alternative charge adequately reflects the essential criminality\nof the conduct and the plea provides adequate scope for sentencing;\n(2) whether the evidence available to support the prosecution case is weak in\nany material respect;\n(3) whether the saving of cost and time weighed against the likely outcome of\nthe matter if it proceeded to trial is substantial; and/or\n(4) whether it will save a witness, particularly a victim or other vulnerable\nwitness, from the stress of testifying in a trial.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\npolice photographs of naked complainants, video tapes or photographs of sexual\noffences being committed, then such material:\n(1) must not be copied, other than for a legitimate purpose connected with a\nproceeding;\n(2) must not be provided to the defence but must be made available for\nviewing by the defence upon a request if the evidence is relevant to either\nthe prosecution or defence case; and\n(3) may be made available for analysis by an appropriately qualified expert\n(for the prosecution or defence) upon such conditions as thought\nappropriate.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Information to Victims\n11.6 Victims of crime should be informed in a timely manner of:\n(1) charges laid against any offender for the crime and any changes to these\ncharges;\n(2) reasons for not laying charges or for not proceeding with charges;\n(3) where and when the matter is to come before court;\n(4) the trial process and the rights and responsibilities of witnesses;\n(5) whether or not bail has been granted and any bail conditions relating to\nprotecting witnesses from the offender;\n(6) reasons for accepting a plea of guilty to a lesser charge, and\n(7) the outcome of criminal proceedings (including any appeal) and the\nsentence (if imposed).\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Functions of Witness Assistance Service\n11.4 WAS provides the following services to its clients:\n(1) assisting clients to understand the court and legal process;\n(2) showing clients the court and facilities for witnesses before they are\nrequired to give evidence;\n(3) supporting clients in court or while waiting to give evidence;\n(4) informing prosecutors, police or court staff of any special needs of the\nclient;\n(5) referring clients to appropriate welfare, health, counselling and other legal\nservices;\n(6) providing victims with information about financial assistance available\nunder the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Rules;\n(7) booking interpreters; and\n(8) assisting victims with the preparation of victim impact statements or\nreports.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Information to Victims\n11.6 Victims of crime should be informed in a timely manner of:\n(1) charges laid against any offender for the crime and any changes to these\ncharges;\n(2) reasons for not laying charges or for not proceeding with charges;\n(3) where and when the matter is to come before court;\n(4) the trial process and the rights and responsibilities of witnesses;\n(5) whether or not bail has been granted and any bail conditions relating to\nprotecting witnesses from the offender;\n(6) reasons for accepting a plea of guilty to a lesser charge, and\n(7) the outcome of criminal proceedings (including any appeal) and the\nsentence (if imposed).\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 23.3 When application is made to take steps to secure extradition, in addition to the\nassessment of the prosecution case in accordance with these Guidelines, the\nfollowing factors will be relevant:\n(1) any delay after discovery of the offender;\n(2) the likely disposition following conviction (and where the offender is\nalready serving a sentence in another jurisdiction this factor will have\ngreater weight);\n(3) the country or state from which the offender is to be extradited;\n(4) the nationality of the offender;\n(5) whether the offender is to be charged with an offence or, having been\ncharged, has absconded;\n(6) the nature and gravity of the offence or offences alleged against the\noffender;\n(7) the existence of reasonable prospects of conviction;\n(8) where an offender is in custody, whether the provisions of the Prisoners\n(Interstate Transfer) Act should be utilised;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 24.4 After completion of a matter before the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35,36,37]\nfore the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 26.2 Matters which should not be discussed with the media include:\n(1) contact details for any victim or lay witness. (If the media wish to contact a\nwitness a prosecutor may advise the witness of the request);\n(2) details of any person who is an informer or who is giving evidence at some\npersonal risk are to be kept confidential;\n(3) any matters the subject of a court suppression order or legislative order -\nfor example, in sections 6 and 7 Sexual Offences (Evidence and\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Priority is given to special needs\nwitnesses, which include the following categories:\n(1) vulnerable witnesses as defined by section 21A Evidence Act, namely a\nwitness who:\n(a) is a child (under 18 years of age),\n(b) suffers from an intellectual disability,\n(c) is the alleged victim of a sexual offence, or\n(d) is under a special disability (including for example a witness who\nsuffers a physical, sensory or psychiatric disability);\n(2) Aboriginal witnesses or witnesses from non-English speaking\nbackgrounds;\n(3) victims of domestic violence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Functions of Witness Assistance Service\n11.4 WAS provides the following services to its clients:\n(1) assisting clients to understand the court and legal process;\n(2) showing clients the court and facilities for witnesses before they are\nrequired to give evidence;\n(3) supporting clients in court or while waiting to give evidence;\n(4) informing prosecutors, police or court staff of any special needs of the\nclient;\n(5) referring clients to appropriate welfare, health, counselling and other legal\nservices;\n(6) providing victims with information about financial assistance available\nunder the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Rules;\n(7) booking interpreters; and\n(8) assisting victims with the preparation of victim impact statements or\nreports.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 23.3 When application is made to take steps to secure extradition, in addition to the\nassessment of the prosecution case in accordance with these Guidelines, the\nfollowing factors will be relevant:\n(1) any delay after discovery of the offender;\n(2) the likely disposition following conviction (and where the offender is\nalready serving a sentence in another jurisdiction this factor will have\ngreater weight);\n(3) the country or state from which the offender is to be extradited;\n(4) the nationality of the offender;\n(5) whether the offender is to be charged with an offence or, having been\ncharged, has absconded;\n(6) the nature and gravity of the offence or offences alleged against the\noffender;\n(7) the existence of reasonable prospects of conviction;\n(8) where an offender is in custody, whether the provisions of the Prisoners\n(Interstate Transfer) Act should be utilised;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 24.4 After completion of a matter before the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35,36,37]\nfore the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 26.2 Matters which should not be discussed with the media include:\n(1) contact details for any victim or lay witness. (If the media wish to contact a\nwitness a prosecutor may advise the witness of the request);\n(2) details of any person who is an informer or who is giving evidence at some\npersonal risk are to be kept confidential;\n(3) any matters the subject of a court suppression order or legislative order -\nfor example, in sections 6 and 7 Sexual Offences (Evidence and\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Importantly a prosecutor:\n(1) has the duty to act fairly and impartially;\n(2) has the duty of ensuring that the Crown case is presented properly and\nwith fairness to the offender;\n(3) is entitled to firmly and vigorously urge the Crown view about a particular\nissue and to test the case advanced on behalf of the offender by all\nproper means provided by the criminal trial process which is an\naccusatorial and adversarial procedure;\n(4) must never seek to persuade a jury to a point of view by introducing\nprejudice;\n(5) must not advance any argument that does not carry weight in his or her\nown mind or try to shut out any evidence that would be important to the\ninterests of the offender;\n(6) must inform the court of authorities or trial directions appropriate to the\ncase, even where unfavourable to the prosecution;\n(7) must offer all evidence relevant to the Crown case;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\n(6) the necessity to maintain public confidence in such basic institutions as\nthe Parliament and the courts;\n(7) the staleness of the alleged offence;\n(8) the prevalence of the alleged offence and any need for deterrence, both\npersonal and general;\n(9) the availability and efficacy of any alternatives to prosecution;\n(10) whether or not the alleged offence is triable only on indictment;\n(11) the likely length and expense of a trial;\n(12) whether or not any resulting conviction would necessarily be regarded as\nunsafe and unsatisfactory;\n(13) the likely outcome in the event of a finding of guilt, having regard to the\nsentencing options available to the court;\n(14) whether or not the proceedings or the consequences of any resulting\nconviction would be unduly harsh or oppressive;\n(15) the degree of culpability of the offender in connection with the offence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 2.7 A decision whether or not to proceed must not be influenced by:\n(1) the race, religion, sex, national origin or political associations, activities or\nbeliefs of the offender or any other person involved (unless they have\nspecial significance to the commission of the particular offence or should\notherwise be taken into account objectively);\n(2) the personal feelings of the prosecutor concerning the offence, the\noffender or a victim;\n(3) the possible political advantage or disadvantage to the government or any\npolitical party, group or individual;\n(4) the possible effect of the decision on the personal or professional\ncircumstances of those responsible for the prosecution or otherwise\ninvolved in its conduct; or\n(5) any possible media or community reaction to the decision.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- To this end:\n(1) cases should be prepared for hearing as quickly as possible;\n(2) indictments should be filed within 21 days from committal;\n(3) an indictment should be communicated to the defence as soon as\npossible;\n(4) any amendment to an indictment should be made known to the defence\nas soon as possible;\n(5) as far as practicable, the adjournment of any trial or other listing should be\navoided by prompt attention to the form of the indictment, the availability\nof witnesses and any other matter which may cause delay.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- 24.4 After completion of a matter before the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35,36,37]\nfore the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Functions of Witness Assistance Service\n11.4 WAS provides the following services to its clients:\n(1) assisting clients to understand the court and legal process;\n(2) showing clients the court and facilities for witnesses before they are\nrequired to give evidence;\n(3) supporting clients in court or while waiting to give evidence;\n(4) informing prosecutors, police or court staff of any special needs of the\nclient;\n(5) referring clients to appropriate welfare, health, counselling and other legal\nservices;\n(6) providing victims with information about financial assistance available\nunder the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Rules;\n(7) booking interpreters; and\n(8) assisting victims with the preparation of victim impact statements or\nreports.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 23.3 When application is made to take steps to secure extradition, in addition to the\nassessment of the prosecution case in accordance with these Guidelines, the\nfollowing factors will be relevant:\n(1) any delay after discovery of the offender;\n(2) the likely disposition following conviction (and where the offender is\nalready serving a sentence in another jurisdiction this factor will have\ngreater weight);\n(3) the country or state from which the offender is to be extradited;\n(4) the nationality of the offender;\n(5) whether the offender is to be charged with an offence or, having been\ncharged, has absconded;\n(6) the nature and gravity of the offence or offences alleged against the\noffender;\n(7) the existence of reasonable prospects of conviction;\n(8) where an offender is in custody, whether the provisions of the Prisoners\n(Interstate Transfer) Act should be utilised;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 26.2 Matters which should not be discussed with the media include:\n(1) contact details for any victim or lay witness. (If the media wish to contact a\nwitness a prosecutor may advise the witness of the request);\n(2) details of any person who is an informer or who is giving evidence at some\npersonal risk are to be kept confidential;\n(3) any matters the subject of a court suppression order or legislative order -\nfor example, in sections 6 and 7 Sexual Offences (Evidence and\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Priority is given to special needs\nwitnesses, which include the following categories:\n(1) vulnerable witnesses as defined by section 21A Evidence Act, namely a\nwitness who:\n(a) is a child (under 18 years of age),\n(b) suffers from an intellectual disability,\n(c) is the alleged victim of a sexual offence, or\n(d) is under a special disability (including for example a witness who\nsuffers a physical, sensory or psychiatric disability);\n(2) Aboriginal witnesses or witnesses from non-English speaking\nbackgrounds;\n(3) victims of domestic violence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Importantly a prosecutor:\n(1) has the duty to act fairly and impartially;\n(2) has the duty of ensuring that the Crown case is presented properly and\nwith fairness to the offender;\n(3) is entitled to firmly and vigorously urge the Crown view about a particular\nissue and to test the case advanced on behalf of the offender by all\nproper means provided by the criminal trial process which is an\naccusatorial and adversarial procedure;\n(4) must never seek to persuade a jury to a point of view by introducing\nprejudice;\n(5) must not advance any argument that does not carry weight in his or her\nown mind or try to shut out any evidence that would be important to the\ninterests of the offender;\n(6) must inform the court of authorities or trial directions appropriate to the\ncase, even where unfavourable to the prosecution;\n(7) must offer all evidence relevant to the Crown case;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\n(6) the necessity to maintain public confidence in such basic institutions as\nthe Parliament and the courts;\n(7) the staleness of the alleged offence;\n(8) the prevalence of the alleged offence and any need for deterrence, both\npersonal and general;\n(9) the availability and efficacy of any alternatives to prosecution;\n(10) whether or not the alleged offence is triable only on indictment;\n(11) the likely length and expense of a trial;\n(12) whether or not any resulting conviction would necessarily be regarded as\nunsafe and unsatisfactory;\n(13) the likely outcome in the event of a finding of guilt, having regard to the\nsentencing options available to the court;\n(14) whether or not the proceedings or the consequences of any resulting\nconviction would be unduly harsh or oppressive;\n(15) the degree of culpability of the offender in connection with the offence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 2.7 A decision whether or not to proceed must not be influenced by:\n(1) the race, religion, sex, national origin or political associations, activities or\nbeliefs of the offender or any other person involved (unless they have\nspecial significance to the commission of the particular offence or should\notherwise be taken into account objectively);\n(2) the personal feelings of the prosecutor concerning the offence, the\noffender or a victim;\n(3) the possible political advantage or disadvantage to the government or any\npolitical party, group or individual;\n(4) the possible effect of the decision on the personal or professional\ncircumstances of those responsible for the prosecution or otherwise\ninvolved in its conduct; or\n(5) any possible media or community reaction to the decision.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- To this end:\n(1) cases should be prepared for hearing as quickly as possible;\n(2) indictments should be filed within 21 days from committal;\n(3) an indictment should be communicated to the defence as soon as\npossible;\n(4) any amendment to an indictment should be made known to the defence\nas soon as possible;\n(5) as far as practicable, the adjournment of any trial or other listing should be\navoided by prompt attention to the form of the indictment, the availability\nof witnesses and any other matter which may cause delay.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\n6.3 A negotiated plea of guilty may be considered if the public interest is satisfied,\ntaking into account the following matters:\n(1) whether the alternative charge adequately reflects the essential criminality\nof the conduct and the plea provides adequate scope for sentencing;\n(2) whether the evidence available to support the prosecution case is weak in\nany material respect;\n(3) whether the saving of cost and time weighed against the likely outcome of\nthe matter if it proceeded to trial is substantial; and/or\n(4) whether it will save a witness, particularly a victim or other vulnerable\nwitness, from the stress of testifying in a trial.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- If the\nelectronically recorded interviews are made by children in accordance with\nthe Justices Act or ss.21A or 21B of the Evidence Act then see Guideline\n8.17;\n(3) a copy of any prior inconsistent or additional statement of a witness\n(including any statement made in conference, recorded or otherwise and\nthe Victim Impact Statement);\n(4) a copy of any written or electronically recorded statement obtained from\nthe offender by a person in authority;\n(5) copies of any photographs, plans, documents or other representations\nwhich will be tendered by the prosecution at trial;\n(6) an opportunity to examine exhibits which will be tendered;\n(7) copies of statements and reports of any expert witnesses to be called and,\nby appointment through the prosecution, an opportunity for a defence\nexpert from the same or similar discipline to speak with that expert pre-\ntrial;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 8.7 In determining whether to claim public interest immunity, some of the factors to\nbe considered are whether:\n(1) the material is clearly irrelevant;\n(2) withholding is necessary to preserve the identity of an informant;\n(3) withholding is necessary to protect the safety or security, including\nprotection from harassment, of persons who have supplied information to\nthe police;\n(4) the material is protected by legal professional privilege;\n(5) the material, if it became known, might facilitate the commission of other\noffences or alert a person to police investigations;\n(6) the material discloses some unusual form of surveillance or method of\ndetecting crime;\n(7) the material is supplied to the police only on condition that the contents\nwill not be disclosed;\n(8) the material contains details of private delicacy to the maker;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Examples of such material are:\n(1) material relating to the identity or activities of informants, undercover\npolice officers or other persons supplying information to law enforcement\nauthorities;\n(2) material revealing the location of any premises or other place used for\nsurveillance, or the identity of any person allowing a law enforcement\nofficer to use any premises or other place for surveillance;\n(3) material revealing, either directly or indirectly, investigative techniques and\nmethods relied upon by law enforcement agencies in the course of a\ncriminal investigation (for example, covert surveillance techniques) or\nother methods of detecting crime;\n(4) material the disclosure of which might facilitate the commission of other\noffences or hinder the prevention or detection of crime;\n(5) material relating to national security;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n- Functions of Witness Assistance Service\n11.4 WAS provides the following services to its clients:\n(1) assisting clients to understand the court and legal process;\n(2) showing clients the court and facilities for witnesses before they are\nrequired to give evidence;\n(3) supporting clients in court or while waiting to give evidence;\n(4) informing prosecutors, police or court staff of any special needs of the\nclient;\n(5) referring clients to appropriate welfare, health, counselling and other legal\nservices;\n(6) providing victims with information about financial assistance available\nunder the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Rules;\n(7) booking interpreters; and\n(8) assisting victims with the preparation of victim impact statements or\nreports.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 23.3 When application is made to take steps to secure extradition, in addition to the\nassessment of the prosecution case in accordance with these Guidelines, the\nfollowing factors will be relevant:\n(1) any delay after discovery of the offender;\n(2) the likely disposition following conviction (and where the offender is\nalready serving a sentence in another jurisdiction this factor will have\ngreater weight);\n(3) the country or state from which the offender is to be extradited;\n(4) the nationality of the offender;\n(5) whether the offender is to be charged with an offence or, having been\ncharged, has absconded;\n(6) the nature and gravity of the offence or offences alleged against the\noffender;\n(7) the existence of reasonable prospects of conviction;\n(8) where an offender is in custody, whether the provisions of the Prisoners\n(Interstate Transfer) Act should be utilised;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\n(6) the necessity to maintain public confidence in such basic institutions as\nthe Parliament and the courts;\n(7) the staleness of the alleged offence;\n(8) the prevalence of the alleged offence and any need for deterrence, both\npersonal and general;\n(9) the availability and efficacy of any alternatives to prosecution;\n(10) whether or not the alleged offence is triable only on indictment;\n(11) the likely length and expense of a trial;\n(12) whether or not any resulting conviction would necessarily be regarded as\nunsafe and unsatisfactory;\n(13) the likely outcome in the event of a finding of guilt, having regard to the\nsentencing options available to the court;\n(14) whether or not the proceedings or the consequences of any resulting\nconviction would be unduly harsh or oppressive;\n(15) the degree of culpability of the offender in connection with the offence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 24.4 After completion of a matter before the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35,36,37]\nfore the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- MEDIA\n26.1 In keeping with a policy of openness and accountability information may be given\nto the media by the prosecuting counsel appearing in a particular matter or by\nthe Director or Deputy Director but by no other member of staff, pursuant to the\nfollowing:\n(1) before trial or plea information may only be given concerning:\n(a) the trial or plea date, likely length of hearing and venue; and\n(b) the charges on the indictment that have been read in open court.\n(2) following a plea of guilty the following details may be given:\n(a) the charges on the indictment;\n(b) the court, judge and counsel names;\n(c) the sentence or other order; and\n(d) a copy of the Crown facts as given in court.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 26.2 Matters which should not be discussed with the media include:\n(1) contact details for any victim or lay witness. (If the media wish to contact a\nwitness a prosecutor may advise the witness of the request);\n(2) details of any person who is an informer or who is giving evidence at some\npersonal risk are to be kept confidential;\n(3) any matters the subject of a court suppression order or legislative order -\nfor example, in sections 6 and 7 Sexual Offences (Evidence and\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Priority is given to special needs\nwitnesses, which include the following categories:\n(1) vulnerable witnesses as defined by section 21A Evidence Act, namely a\nwitness who:\n(a) is a child (under 18 years of age),\n(b) suffers from an intellectual disability,\n(c) is the alleged victim of a sexual offence, or\n(d) is under a special disability (including for example a witness who\nsuffers a physical, sensory or psychiatric disability);\n(2) Aboriginal witnesses or witnesses from non-English speaking\nbackgrounds;\n(3) victims of domestic violence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Importantly a prosecutor:\n(1) has the duty to act fairly and impartially;\n(2) has the duty of ensuring that the Crown case is presented properly and\nwith fairness to the offender;\n(3) is entitled to firmly and vigorously urge the Crown view about a particular\nissue and to test the case advanced on behalf of the offender by all\nproper means provided by the criminal trial process which is an\naccusatorial and adversarial procedure;\n(4) must never seek to persuade a jury to a point of view by introducing\nprejudice;\n(5) must not advance any argument that does not carry weight in his or her\nown mind or try to shut out any evidence that would be important to the\ninterests of the offender;\n(6) must inform the court of authorities or trial directions appropriate to the\ncase, even where unfavourable to the prosecution;\n(7) must offer all evidence relevant to the Crown case;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 2.7 A decision whether or not to proceed must not be influenced by:\n(1) the race, religion, sex, national origin or political associations, activities or\nbeliefs of the offender or any other person involved (unless they have\nspecial significance to the commission of the particular offence or should\notherwise be taken into account objectively);\n(2) the personal feelings of the prosecutor concerning the offence, the\noffender or a victim;\n(3) the possible political advantage or disadvantage to the government or any\npolitical party, group or individual;\n(4) the possible effect of the decision on the personal or professional\ncircumstances of those responsible for the prosecution or otherwise\ninvolved in its conduct; or\n(5) any possible media or community reaction to the decision.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Functions of Witness Assistance Service\n11.4 WAS provides the following services to its clients:\n(1) assisting clients to understand the court and legal process;\n(2) showing clients the court and facilities for witnesses before they are\nrequired to give evidence;\n(3) supporting clients in court or while waiting to give evidence;\n(4) informing prosecutors, police or court staff of any special needs of the\nclient;\n(5) referring clients to appropriate welfare, health, counselling and other legal\nservices;\n(6) providing victims with information about financial assistance available\nunder the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Rules;\n(7) booking interpreters; and\n(8) assisting victims with the preparation of victim impact statements or\nreports.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 23.3 When application is made to take steps to secure extradition, in addition to the\nassessment of the prosecution case in accordance with these Guidelines, the\nfollowing factors will be relevant:\n(1) any delay after discovery of the offender;\n(2) the likely disposition following conviction (and where the offender is\nalready serving a sentence in another jurisdiction this factor will have\ngreater weight);\n(3) the country or state from which the offender is to be extradited;\n(4) the nationality of the offender;\n(5) whether the offender is to be charged with an offence or, having been\ncharged, has absconded;\n(6) the nature and gravity of the offence or offences alleged against the\noffender;\n(7) the existence of reasonable prospects of conviction;\n(8) where an offender is in custody, whether the provisions of the Prisoners\n(Interstate Transfer) Act should be utilised;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 24.4 After completion of a matter before the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35,36,37]\nfore the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 26.2 Matters which should not be discussed with the media include:\n(1) contact details for any victim or lay witness. (If the media wish to contact a\nwitness a prosecutor may advise the witness of the request);\n(2) details of any person who is an informer or who is giving evidence at some\npersonal risk are to be kept confidential;\n(3) any matters the subject of a court suppression order or legislative order -\nfor example, in sections 6 and 7 Sexual Offences (Evidence and\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Priority is given to special needs\nwitnesses, which include the following categories:\n(1) vulnerable witnesses as defined by section 21A Evidence Act, namely a\nwitness who:\n(a) is a child (under 18 years of age),\n(b) suffers from an intellectual disability,\n(c) is the alleged victim of a sexual offence, or\n(d) is under a special disability (including for example a witness who\nsuffers a physical, sensory or psychiatric disability);\n(2) Aboriginal witnesses or witnesses from non-English speaking\nbackgrounds;\n(3) victims of domestic violence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Importantly a prosecutor:\n(1) has the duty to act fairly and impartially;\n(2) has the duty of ensuring that the Crown case is presented properly and\nwith fairness to the offender;\n(3) is entitled to firmly and vigorously urge the Crown view about a particular\nissue and to test the case advanced on behalf of the offender by all\nproper means provided by the criminal trial process which is an\naccusatorial and adversarial procedure;\n(4) must never seek to persuade a jury to a point of view by introducing\nprejudice;\n(5) must not advance any argument that does not carry weight in his or her\nown mind or try to shut out any evidence that would be important to the\ninterests of the offender;\n(6) must inform the court of authorities or trial directions appropriate to the\ncase, even where unfavourable to the prosecution;\n(7) must offer all evidence relevant to the Crown case;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\n(6) the necessity to maintain public confidence in such basic institutions as\nthe Parliament and the courts;\n(7) the staleness of the alleged offence;\n(8) the prevalence of the alleged offence and any need for deterrence, both\npersonal and general;\n(9) the availability and efficacy of any alternatives to prosecution;\n(10) whether or not the alleged offence is triable only on indictment;\n(11) the likely length and expense of a trial;\n(12) whether or not any resulting conviction would necessarily be regarded as\nunsafe and unsatisfactory;\n(13) the likely outcome in the event of a finding of guilt, having regard to the\nsentencing options available to the court;\n(14) whether or not the proceedings or the consequences of any resulting\nconviction would be unduly harsh or oppressive;\n(15) the degree of culpability of the offender in connection with the offence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 2.7 A decision whether or not to proceed must not be influenced by:\n(1) the race, religion, sex, national origin or political associations, activities or\nbeliefs of the offender or any other person involved (unless they have\nspecial significance to the commission of the particular offence or should\notherwise be taken into account objectively);\n(2) the personal feelings of the prosecutor concerning the offence, the\noffender or a victim;\n(3) the possible political advantage or disadvantage to the government or any\npolitical party, group or individual;\n(4) the possible effect of the decision on the personal or professional\ncircumstances of those responsible for the prosecution or otherwise\ninvolved in its conduct; or\n(5) any possible media or community reaction to the decision.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- To this end:\n(1) cases should be prepared for hearing as quickly as possible;\n(2) indictments should be filed within 21 days from committal;\n(3) an indictment should be communicated to the defence as soon as\npossible;\n(4) any amendment to an indictment should be made known to the defence\nas soon as possible;\n(5) as far as practicable, the adjournment of any trial or other listing should be\navoided by prompt attention to the form of the indictment, the availability\nof witnesses and any other matter which may cause delay.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\n6.3 A negotiated plea of guilty may be considered if the public interest is satisfied,\ntaking into account the following matters:\n(1) whether the alternative charge adequately reflects the essential criminality\nof the conduct and the plea provides adequate scope for sentencing;\n(2) whether the evidence available to support the prosecution case is weak in\nany material respect;\n(3) whether the saving of cost and time weighed against the likely outcome of\nthe matter if it proceeded to trial is substantial; and/or\n(4) whether it will save a witness, particularly a victim or other vulnerable\nwitness, from the stress of testifying in a trial.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- If the\nelectronically recorded interviews are made by children in accordance with\nthe Justices Act or ss.21A or 21B of the Evidence Act then see Guideline\n8.17;\n(3) a copy of any prior inconsistent or additional statement of a witness\n(including any statement made in conference, recorded or otherwise and\nthe Victim Impact Statement);\n(4) a copy of any written or electronically recorded statement obtained from\nthe offender by a person in authority;\n(5) copies of any photographs, plans, documents or other representations\nwhich will be tendered by the prosecution at trial;\n(6) an opportunity to examine exhibits which will be tendered;\n(7) copies of statements and reports of any expert witnesses to be called and,\nby appointment through the prosecution, an opportunity for a defence\nexpert from the same or similar discipline to speak with that expert pre-\ntrial;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- 23.3 When application is made to take steps to secure extradition, in addition to the\nassessment of the prosecution case in accordance with these Guidelines, the\nfollowing factors will be relevant:\n(1) any delay after discovery of the offender;\n(2) the likely disposition following conviction (and where the offender is\nalready serving a sentence in another jurisdiction this factor will have\ngreater weight);\n(3) the country or state from which the offender is to be extradited;\n(4) the nationality of the offender;\n(5) whether the offender is to be charged with an offence or, having been\ncharged, has absconded;\n(6) the nature and gravity of the offence or offences alleged against the\noffender;\n(7) the existence of reasonable prospects of conviction;\n(8) where an offender is in custody, whether the provisions of the Prisoners\n(Interstate Transfer) Act should be utilised;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 26.2 Matters which should not be discussed with the media include:\n(1) contact details for any victim or lay witness. (If the media wish to contact a\nwitness a prosecutor may advise the witness of the request);\n(2) details of any person who is an informer or who is giving evidence at some\npersonal risk are to be kept confidential;\n(3) any matters the subject of a court suppression order or legislative order -\nfor example, in sections 6 and 7 Sexual Offences (Evidence and\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Importantly a prosecutor:\n(1) has the duty to act fairly and impartially;\n(2) has the duty of ensuring that the Crown case is presented properly and\nwith fairness to the offender;\n(3) is entitled to firmly and vigorously urge the Crown view about a particular\nissue and to test the case advanced on behalf of the offender by all\nproper means provided by the criminal trial process which is an\naccusatorial and adversarial procedure;\n(4) must never seek to persuade a jury to a point of view by introducing\nprejudice;\n(5) must not advance any argument that does not carry weight in his or her\nown mind or try to shut out any evidence that would be important to the\ninterests of the offender;\n(6) must inform the court of authorities or trial directions appropriate to the\ncase, even where unfavourable to the prosecution;\n(7) must offer all evidence relevant to the Crown case;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- To this end:\n(1) cases should be prepared for hearing as quickly as possible;\n(2) indictments should be filed within 21 days from committal;\n(3) an indictment should be communicated to the defence as soon as\npossible;\n(4) any amendment to an indictment should be made known to the defence\nas soon as possible;\n(5) as far as practicable, the adjournment of any trial or other listing should be\navoided by prompt attention to the form of the indictment, the availability\nof witnesses and any other matter which may cause delay.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [pages 20,21,22]\nthen the prosecutor may request that the selected juror stand aside\npursuant to section 43 Juries Act; and\n(2) where the prosecutor has information regarding a selected juror which\nleads the prosecutor to believe the juror would not act impartially, he or\nshe may challenge that juror pursuant to section 44 Juries Act.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 21.9 Where a victim indicates that she does not wish to give evidence the following\nshould occur:\n(1) the prosecutor or WAS should advise the victim of the various rights and\nprotections available under the legislation - Guideline 11 (WAS);\n(2) the prosecutor must assess the on-going risk to the victim taking into\naccount factors such as;\n(a) the offender’s prior history of violence against this victim or violence\nagainst other victims;\n(b) whether or not the victim is in a continuing intimate relationship with\nthe offender;\n(c) whether there is other adverse information about the offender for\nexample previous complaints that did not proceed to prosecution\n(ascertained through consultation with the officer-in-charge);\n(d) the objective seriousness of the offending behaviour;\n(e) whether there are other safeguards in place for the victim (for\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 7.2 Discontinuance reports must include:\n(1) the charges laid by the informant and/or the charges on which the\noffender has been committed for trial;\n(2) a summary of the facts of the case sufficient to permit a proper\nconsideration of the application or request;\n(3) the views of the police officer-in-charge and the victim and/or a note as to\nattempts made to obtain those views; and\n(4) the prosecutor’s recommendation supported by reasons.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Discontinuance reports must\ninclude:\n(1) the charges laid by the informant and/or the charges on which the\noffender has been committed for trial;\n(2) a copy of the defence application or request;\n(3) a summary of the facts of the case sufficient to permit a proper\nconsideration of the application or request;\n(4) the views of the police officer-in-charge and the victim and/or a note as to\nattempts made to obtain those views; and\n(5) the prosecutor’s recommendation supported by reasons.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\n(5) the level of involvement and culpability of the accomplice in the offence;\n(6) the general character of the accomplice together with a copy of his or her\nprior criminal record;\n(7) the views of any other relevant Territory, State or Commonwealth\ninvestigatory or prosecuting authority; and\n(8) public interest issues, including the comparative seriousness of the\noffending as between the offender and the accomplice, and whether or\nnot the accomplice could and should be prosecuted (including the quality\nof the evidence against the accomplice, and the likely sentence).\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Functions of Witness Assistance Service\n11.4 WAS provides the following services to its clients:\n(1) assisting clients to understand the court and legal process;\n(2) showing clients the court and facilities for witnesses before they are\nrequired to give evidence;\n(3) supporting clients in court or while waiting to give evidence;\n(4) informing prosecutors, police or court staff of any special needs of the\nclient;\n(5) referring clients to appropriate welfare, health, counselling and other legal\nservices;\n(6) providing victims with information about financial assistance available\nunder the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Rules;\n(7) booking interpreters; and\n(8) assisting victims with the preparation of victim impact statements or\nreports.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 13.2 As part of the prosecutor’s duty to ensure that the Crown case is presented with\nfairness to both the community and to the offender:\n(1) where the prosecutor is aware of a particular circumstance of a selected\njuror which might appear to impact on the ability of that juror to act\nimpartially (for example police officer’s spouse, defence counsel’s spouse)\nthen the prosecutor may request that the selected juror stand aside\npursuant to section 43 Juries Act; and\n(2) where the prosecutor has information regarding a selected juror which\nleads the prosecutor to believe the juror would not act impartially, he or\nshe may challenge that juror pursuant to section 44 Juries Act.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 24.4 After completion of a matter before the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35,36,37]\nfore the courts and upon receipt of a written\nrequest the ODPP may provide the following:\n(1) applicant’s statement(s) to police;\n(2) copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit);\n(3) copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is\nprovided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where\nappropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative);\n(4) copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and\ntreatment received by the applicant;\n(5) photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant;\n(6) after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and\n(7) details of the final result.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- Priority is given to special needs\nwitnesses, which include the following categories:\n(1) vulnerable witnesses as defined by section 21A Evidence Act, namely a\nwitness who:\n(a) is a child (under 18 years of age),\n(b) suffers from an intellectual disability,\n(c) is the alleged victim of a sexual offence, or\n(d) is under a special disability (including for example a witness who\nsuffers a physical, sensory or psychiatric disability);\n(2) Aboriginal witnesses or witnesses from non-English speaking\nbackgrounds;\n(3) victims of domestic violence;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Functions of Witness Assistance Service\n11.4 WAS provides the following services to its clients:\n(1) assisting clients to understand the court and legal process;\n(2) showing clients the court and facilities for witnesses before they are\nrequired to give evidence;\n(3) supporting clients in court or while waiting to give evidence;\n(4) informing prosecutors, police or court staff of any special needs of the\nclient;\n(5) referring clients to appropriate welfare, health, counselling and other legal\nservices;\n(6) providing victims with information about financial assistance available\nunder the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Rules;\n(7) booking interpreters; and\n(8) assisting victims with the preparation of victim impact statements or\nreports.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- In general they should be entitled:\na) to perform their professional functions without intimidation, hindrance, harassment,\nimproper interference or unjustified exposure to civil, penal or other liability;\nb) together with their families, to be physically protected by the authorities when their\npersonal safety is threatened as a result of the proper discharge of their prosecutorial\nfunctions;\nc) to reasonable conditions of service and adequate remuneration, commensurate with the\ncrucial role performed by them and not to have their salaries or other benefits arbitrarily\ndiminished;\nd) to reasonable and regulated tenure, pension and age of retirement subject to conditions of\nemployment or election in particular cases;\ne) to recruitment and promotion based on objective factors, and in particular professional\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- To operate with integrity\nTo deliver an independent, professional and efficient service\nTo operate as a committed and dedicated team of professionals\nTo provide a fair and just service to victims and the accused and\nTo be respectful to the needs of victims, witnesses and to the interest of the community.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.dpp.nt.gov.au/)`\n- 2.7 A decision whether or not to proceed must not be influenced by:\n(1) the race, religion, sex, national origin or political associations, activities or\nbeliefs of the offender or any other person involved (unless they have\nspecial significance to the commission of the particular offence or should\notherwise be taken into account objectively);\n(2) the personal feelings of the prosecutor concerning the offence, the\noffender or a victim;\n(3) the possible political advantage or disadvantage to the government or any\npolitical party, group or individual;\n(4) the possible effect of the decision on the personal or professional\ncircumstances of those responsible for the prosecution or otherwise\ninvolved in its conduct; or\n(5) any possible media or community reaction to the decision.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\n6.3 A negotiated plea of guilty may be considered if the public interest is satisfied,\ntaking into account the following matters:\n(1) whether the alternative charge adequately reflects the essential criminality\nof the conduct and the plea provides adequate scope for sentencing;\n(2) whether the evidence available to support the prosecution case is weak in\nany material respect;\n(3) whether the saving of cost and time weighed against the likely outcome of\nthe matter if it proceeded to trial is substantial; and/or\n(4) whether it will save a witness, particularly a victim or other vulnerable\nwitness, from the stress of testifying in a trial.\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 8.7 In determining whether to claim public interest immunity, some of the factors to\nbe considered are whether:\n(1) the material is clearly irrelevant;\n(2) withholding is necessary to preserve the identity of an informant;\n(3) withholding is necessary to protect the safety or security, including\nprotection from harassment, of persons who have supplied information to\nthe police;\n(4) the material is protected by legal professional privilege;\n(5) the material, if it became known, might facilitate the commission of other\noffences or alert a person to police investigations;\n(6) the material discloses some unusual form of surveillance or method of\ndetecting crime;\n(7) the material is supplied to the police only on condition that the contents\nwill not be disclosed;\n(8) the material contains details of private delicacy to the maker;\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- [pages 30,31,32]\nunity not to give evidence in court;\n(2) many victims have been subjected to ongoing violent behaviour from the\noffender prior to reporting an incidence of violence to police;\n(3) offences of this type often include the aggravating factor of a breach of\ntrust; and\n(4) offences of this type are often defended on the basis that the victim is\nunlikely to appear or will be reluctant to give evidence (for example\nbecause of fear, a desire to resume the relationship, family pressures).\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n- 21.9 Where a victim indicates that she does not wish to give evidence the following\nshould occur:\n(1) the prosecutor or WAS should advise the victim of the various rights and\nprotections available under the legislation - Guideline 11 (WAS);\n(2) the prosecutor must assess the on-going risk to the victim taking into\naccount factors such as;\n(a) the offender’s prior history of violence against this victim or violence\nagainst other victims;\n(b) whether or not the victim is in a continuing intimate relationship with\nthe offender;\n(c) whether there is other adverse information about the offender for\nexample previous complaints that did not proceed to prosecution\n(ascertained through consultation with the officer-in-charge);\n(d) the objective seriousness of the offending behaviour;\n(e) whether there are other safeguards in place for the victim (for\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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Aboriginal men and women may\nalso interpret customary laws differently; they may have competing views\nregarding what should prevail in those particular circumstances.\n20.4 Section 91 of the Northern Territory Emergency Response Act 2007 (C’th)\nprevents ‘customary law or cultural practice’ from being taken into account as a\nreason for offending but it can still arise on other issues – for example, a\nparticular sentencing disposition.\n20.5 A prosecutor must ensure as far as possible that Abori\n Source: `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pages.jsonl`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/homepage.html` (page)\n- `other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": null, "vision_source_page": null, "purposes": null, "purposes_source_page": null, "how_we_deliver": null, "how_we_deliver_source_page": null, "government_priorities": [], "outcomes": [], 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offender, both with and without\nthe evidence of the accomplice;\n(3) the evidence which the accomplice is capable of giving (including the\nsignificance of that evidence for the prosecution case, an assessment of\nits reliability and whether or not there is evidence capable of corroborating\nthe accomplices’ evidence);\n(4) an assessment of the weakness in the prosecution case being\nstrengthened other than by relying on the evidence of the accomplice;", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-NT-020", "entity_name": "Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions NT", "folder_name": "Office-of-the-Director-of-Public-Prosecutions-NT", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "large", "title": "Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact", "idea": "Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.", "quote": "9.7 Any request to the Director for an indemnity or undertaking pursuant to section\n21 Director of Public Prosecutions Act must be made in a timely manner and the\nprosecutor must address the following matters:\n(1) the accomplice’s attitude to testifying without an indemnity or undertaking;\n(2) the existing prosecution case against the offender, both with and without\nthe evidence of the accomplice;\n(3) the evidence which the accomplice is capable of giving (including the\nsignificance of that evidence for the prosecution case, an assessment of\nits reliability and whether or not there is evidence capable of corroborating\nthe accomplices’ evidence);\n(4) an assessment of the weakness in the prosecution case being\nstrengthened other than by relying on the evidence of the accomplice;", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-NT-020", "entity_name": "Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions NT", "folder_name": "Office-of-the-Director-of-Public-Prosecutions-NT", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "small", "title": "Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates", "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.", "quote": "Functions of Witness Assistance Service\n11.4 WAS provides the following services to its clients:\n(1) assisting clients to understand the court and legal process;\n(2) showing clients the court and facilities for witnesses before they are\nrequired to give evidence;\n(3) supporting clients in court or while waiting to give evidence;\n(4) informing prosecutors, police or court staff of any special needs of the\nclient;\n(5) referring clients to appropriate welfare, health, counselling and other legal\nservices;\n(6) providing victims with information about financial assistance available\nunder the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Rules;\n(7) booking interpreters; and\n(8) assisting victims with the preparation of victim impact statements or\nreports.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "other-pdfs/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf (https://dpp.nt.gov.au/media/documents/publications/other-publications/DPP-Guidelines-Current-2016.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-NT-020", "entity_name": "Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions NT", "folder_name": 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