Director of Public Prosecutions to submit application

(1) In relation to criminal matters, the Director of Public Prosecutions shall, where he is satisfied that the circumstances so warrant, prepare and submit an application in the prescribed form, to the Administrative Centre for a prospective applicant’s entry into the Justice Protection Programme. (2) An application referred to in subsection (1) of this section, shall be made after the Director of Public Prosecutions has, (a) in the case of a prospective participant who is likely to be a witness; (i) determined that the testimony of the prospective participant is credible and essential; and 17 (ii) formed the opinion that the prospective participant can be relied upon to give the testimony; (b) determined that a juror, judicial officer, legal officer, law enforcement officer or any of their associates, is in need of protection or assistance or both. (3) An application under this section shall be accompanied by detailed information on, (a) the significance of the case; (b) the prospective defendant; (c) the testimony of the prospective participant; and (d) the anticipated benefits of a successful (4) For the purposes of subsection 2 (b) of this section, “legal officer” includes an attorney-at-law in private practice, and a Crown Counsel.