The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is responsible for instituting criminal proceedings against a person on behalf of the State. It is the NPA that decides whether a case against a person is strong enough to go ahead in a criminal court or not.

The Office of the National Director of Public Prosecutions, includes the National Director, who is the head of the Office and manages the Office, Directors of Public Prosecutions, Investigating Directors and Special Directors.

There are 8 units that fall under the NPA:

• National Prosecution Services (NPS)
• Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU)
• Sexual Offences and Community Affairs (SOCA)
• Specialised Commercial Crime Unit (SCCU)
• Witness Protection Unit (WPU)
• Priority Crimes Litigation Unit (PCLU)
• Integrity Management Unit (IMU)
• Corporate Services (CS)