Crime, justice and the law
How the justice system is organised at a high level and where citizens can turn for reporting crime, complaints and court information. This is not legal advice.
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Reporting crime
Report crimes to the National Police Service at a police station. You can request an occurrence book (OB) number for your report. Emergencies should use official emergency numbers.
Corruption-related reports may also go to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) through its official channels.
Courts and prosecution
The Judiciary is independent. Court structure includes magistrates’ courts, the High Court, specialised courts, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) conducts public prosecutions. Judgments and cause lists are published through official Judiciary channels where available.
Administrative justice
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) handles maladministration complaints against public officers and bodies within its mandate.
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