Public Outreach & Community Engagement
Public Outreach & Community Engagement
Youth Legal Awareness & School Outreach
Youth Legal Awareness & School Outreach
Legislative Development & Law Reform
Legislative Development & Law Reform
The Director of Public Prosecutions (the “DPP”) is a duly qualified attorney-at-law who has been appointed pursuant to Section 50 of the Constitution of Belize, to be in charge of public prosecutions in Belize. The DPP has the power to, among other things, institute, and undertake criminal proceedings against any person before any court of law (other than a court-martial) in respect of any offence alleged to have been committed by that person.
To create a well-trained, highly motivated, and dedicated staff that works alongside the other stakeholders in the criminal system to ensure that offenders are brought to justice timely and fairly.
To deliver justice through the fair, independent, and fearless prosecution of criminal offenders.
Delivering targeted educational presentations in schools nationwide to equip youth with critical legal literacy, focusing specifically on the legal definitions and consequences of sexual offences and cyberbullying. Contact: To submit a formal request for educational presentations, please email us at: [Insert Email Address].
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has introduced updated case management practices to support timely case preparation and improve coordination across prosecution teams.
Additional digital filing options are now available to assist legal practitioners with submitting prosecution-related documents more efficiently and securely.
The Magistracy has introduced updated filing procedures to improve efficiency….
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A comprehensive guide to criminal justice workflows.
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions continues to enhance prosecution services through improved operational practices and public engagement.
The Magistracy has introduced revised filing procedures to improve case processing, reduce delays, and enhance the efficiency of court operations.
Learn how to track your case progress and view updates
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The ODPP is implementing service improvements that support greater efficiency, transparency, and collaboration in the delivery of prosecution services and the administration of justice.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions continues to improve access to legal information through modern services and streamlined communication for the public and legal community.
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Supports fair and independent prosecution.
Supports fair and independent prosecution.
Supports fair and independent prosecution.
Supports fair and independent prosecution.
Magistrate
Magistrate David R. P. Edmund is an Attorney-at-Law with almost a decade of legal experience in criminal, civil, and family litigation across the Caribbean. He was admitted to practise in Trinidad and Tobago in 2016, Grenada in 2021, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2022. Prior to his appointment to the Judiciary of Belize in March 2026, he served as Partner at Jus Pro Attorneys-at-Law, where he appeared regularly before the High Courts, Master Courts and District Courts in Trinidad and Tobago and the Eastern Caribbean.
Magistrate Edmund holds a Legal Education Certificate from the Sir Hugh Wooding Law School. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Science in Government and International Relations (First Class Honours) from the University of the West Indies.
He has been recognised for academic and advocacy excellence, including serving as Valedictorian of the Faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies and winning the Human Rights Public Speaking Competition at the Sir Hugh Wooding Law School.
As a Magistrate in Belize, he presides over matters within the summary criminal, civil, and family jurisdictions of the Magistrates’ Courts, including bail hearings, preliminary enquiries, domestic violence applications, family proceedings, and inquests.
Outside of his judicial duties, Magistrate Edmund enjoys outdoor adventures, cooking, travelling for cultural experiences, contributing to youth development initiatives and volunteer work.
