Public Ministry of Paraguay
Established in 2000, the Public Ministry of Paraguay is an autonomous body that has the following duties and powers per the Constitution:[1][2]
- Ensure respect for rights and constitutional guarantees;
- Promote public criminal action to defend the public and social heritage, the environment and other diffuse interests and rights of indigenous peoples;
- Perform criminal action in cases in which, to initiate or prosecute, there is no need for a party, without prejudice to the judge or court proceeding ex officio, when determined by law;
- Gather information from public officials for the performance of its duties, and;
- The other duties and attributions established by law.
The ministry is headed by the Attorney General of Paraguay.[3] Sandra Quiñónez became the Attorney General in 2018, and she holds the distinction of being the first female to occupy the position.[4]
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References[edit]
- ^ "¿Qué es el Ministerio Público? :: Ministerio Público". www.ministeriopublico.gov.py. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Ley 1562/00". www.oas.org. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ Blaustein, Albert P.; Flanz, Gisbert H. (1971). Constitutions of the Countries of the World: Paraguay. Oceana Publications. ISBN 9780379004670.
- ^ DEBER, EL. "Primera mujer fiscal general de Paraguay asume bajo polémica | MUNDO | EL DEBER". www.eldeber.com.bo. Retrieved 2018-03-16.