Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP)

The mandate of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of Uganda is to handle and prosecute all criminal cases in the country, delegate such powers where necessary, having regard to public interest, administration of justice and the need to prevent abuse of legal process.

It has the power to search, seize, arrest and interrogate suspects.

The DPP works closely with the Criminal Investigation Department in Police (CID) and the Judiciary.