The Department of Justice's Prosecutions Division today published the Prosecutions Hong Kong 2021, which reviews its prosecution work in 2021.

The department said one of the fundamental principles of Hong Kong's criminal justice system is to ensure a fair trial and uphold due administration of justice.

In ensuring the integrity of the criminal justice system in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the department's prosecutors have always applied the highest professional standards in handling criminal cases and discharging their prosecutorial duties without fear or favour.

In the Director's Overview, Director of Public Prosecutions Maggie Yang emphasised that all prosecutorial decisions are made on evidence and public interest considerations. Factors such as personal opinion and political stance have absolutely no part to play.

She also pointed out that the work of prosecutors excludes notions of winning or losing. The purpose of bringing a prosecution is not to secure a conviction, but to present evidence in a fair and impartial manner to assist the court or jury in reaching a just result.

Apart from a detailed account of the key cases handled by each sub-division of the Prosecutions Division, the annual report also provides information on various outreach and training activities organised by the division throughout the year.