The Department of Justice today reiterated that prosecution decisions are handled fairly, impartially, and strictly in accordance with the law.

In response to media enquiries regarding an Independent Commission Against Corruption case involving the Chief Executive, the department said all prosecution decisions are made in accordance with the Statement of Prosecution Policy & Practice.

Should there be any issue or sensitivity with regard to the matter or the person involved, the department said it can seek impartial advice from independent counsel, or delegate the prosecution decision to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

These options have been adopted in past cases, and the Secretary for Justice will ensure they are used again if needed, it said.