The Minister of Justice conducts the criminal policy determined by the Government. He ensures that it is applied consistently throughout the territory of the Republic.
To this end, he issues general instructions to the magistrates of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
He may not issue them with any instructions in individual cases.
Each year, he shall publish a report on the application of the penal policy determined by the Government, specifying the conditions of implementation of this policy and of the general instructions issued pursuant to the second paragraph. This report is sent to Parliament. It may give rise to a debate in the National Assembly and the Senate.