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prosecutors shall particularly consider available alternatives to prosecution under the relevant juvenile
justice laws and procedures. Prosecutors shall use their best efforts to take prosecutory action against
juveniles only to the extent strictly necessary.
Relations with other government agencies or institutions
20. In order to ensure the fairness and effectiveness of prosecution, prosecutors shall strive to
cooperate with the police, the courts, the legal profession, public defenders and other government
agencies or institutions.
Disciplinary proceedings
21. Disciplinary offences of prosecutors shall be based on law or lawful regulations. Complaints against
prosecutors which allege that they acted in a manner clearly out of the range of professional standards
shall be processed expeditiously and fairly under appropriate procedures. Prosecutors shall have the
right to a fair hearing. The decision shall be subject to independent review.
22. Disciplinary proceedings against prosecutors shall guarantee an objective evaluation and decision.
They shall be determined in accordance with the law, the code of professional conduct and other
established standards and ethics and in the light of the present Guidelines.
Observance of the Guidelines
23. Prosecutors shall respect the present Guidelines. They shall also, to the best of their capability,
prevent and actively oppose any violations thereof.
24. Prosecutors who have reason to believe that a violation of the present Guidelines has occurred or is
about to occur shall report the matter to their superior authorities and, where necessary, to other
appropriate authorities or organs vested with reviewing or remedial power.