The CCPE is a consultative body composed exclusively of serving prosecutors (unique in this way at European level), represents the various existing prosecution systems. This ad hoc committee is tasked with fostering the independence, impartiality and competence of prosecutors, by drawing up standards and guidance as regards the status and career of prosecutors and the effective exercise of the prosecutorial profession, bearing in mind the Council of Europe’s legal standards, the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and the findings and recommendations of the relevant monitoring mechanisms.

Focus 2022-2025

• Issues related to the independence, impartiality, competence, nomination, career, ethics, accountability, evaluation or other aspects of careers of prosecutors or the prosecutorial profession.

Civil society involvement 

• Participant: Conference of INGOs (CINGO)
• Observers
• Consultation with civil society, either through direct participation in meetings, or through dedicated hearings or written consultations