V. STATUS AND ROLE OF PROSECUTORS
B. Functions and role of prosecutors in relation to judicial and other actors
The role of prosecutors in ensuring non-discriminatory practices
53. Selection criteria for prosecutors should embody safeguards against appointments based on partiality or prejudice, without discrimination based on race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, social or ethnic origin, property, birth, economic or other status. It is important, in this respect, that an adequate representation of minority groups is ensured in prosecution services. Such groups should also have equal access to justice.
54. States should also ensure that mechanisms for prosecuting perpetrators of violence are gender sensitive, especially in cases involving sexual and/or gender-based violence, and that they are available, effective and sensitive to the specific needs of vulnerable groups. Prosecutors play an essential role in ensuring full equality with regard to access to justice and preventing the recurrence of violence, including by effectively sanctioning crimes against perpetrators.
X. RECOMMENDATIONS
105. States should also ensure that mechanisms for prosecuting perpetrators of violence are gender sensitive, especially in cases involving sexual and/or gender-based violence, and that they are available, effective and sensitive to the specific needs of vulnerable groups.
Link to full text of the report: Report-SR Independence of Judiciary-2012-eng