ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland

The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is like a group of grown-up helpers who are responsible for taking care of legal matters in Northern Ireland.

Sometimes, when people in Northern Ireland break the law, it's the job of the PPS to figure out what to do next. They decide whether to bring charges against the person who broke the law or not. This is important because it helps keep everyone safe and makes sure that justice is being served.

The PPS is made up of lawyers and other people who work together to make sure that the legal system is working well. They work closely with the police and other important people to make sure that they have all the information they need to make good decisions.

In Northern Ireland, the PPS focuses on making sure that people are not unfairly treated based on religion or other personal characteristics. They make sure that everyone is treated the same no matter who they are or what they believe in.

So, the PPS is like a special group of grown-ups who make sure that the law is being followed and that everyone is being treated fairly.