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OSP can prosecute independently, but AG has power to terminate cases – Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has the legal authority to investigate and prosecute corruption-related offences independently, but the Attorney-General (AG) retains the constitutional power to discontinue such prosecutions by entering a nolle prosequi.

First report: OSP established under ordinary legislation, not constitutional amendment – Deputy AG — myjoyonline.com, 16d