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Director of Public Prosecutions

British

noun

DPP. (in Britain) an official who, as head of the Crown Prosecution Service, is responsible for conducting all criminal prosecutions initiated by the police

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Director of Public Prosecutions

The 33-year non-parole period did not reflect the seriousness of her crimes, Director of Public Prosecutions Brendan Kissane told the judges.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Director of Public Prosecutions Brendan Kissane accepted it was regrettable but "happened, as far as we can tell… by accident".

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025

The Director of Public Prosecutions in Ireland said there appeared to be substance to Ruth's allegations but it was unlikely a prosecution would be successful.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2025

Proceedings under the Official Secrets act were taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions, and in six cases sentences were passed varying from eighteen months to six years' penal servitude.

From The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 by Various

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